Olympic Skier Breezy Johnson Dedicates Gold Medal to Injured Dad

Breezy Johnson's parents, Greg Johnson and Heather Noble, raised her on the slopes in Idaho and Wyoming.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Breezy Johnson, an Olympic alpine ski racer, dedicated her gold medal win at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games to her dad, Greg Johnson, who was unable to attend the event after suffering a serious injury just weeks earlier. Breezy and her brother Finn were raised on the slopes by their parents, Greg and Heather Noble, who met while skiing in Wyoming. The family settled in Victor, Idaho, with Greg teaching Breezy and Finn to ski starting at age 3.

Why it matters

Breezy Johnson's story highlights the importance of family support and passion for a sport passed down through generations. Her dedication to her dad, who could no longer ski due to his injury, resonates with many athletes who have overcome adversity to achieve their dreams.

The details

Breezy Johnson and her brother Finn were raised in Idaho and Wyoming, learning to ski at age 3 with their dad Greg as their first instructor. Breezy was always serious about the sport and dreamed of becoming an Olympic alpine ski racer. She made that dream a reality in 2018, earning a spot on Team USA, and after being sidelined by injury, staged a powerful comeback in 2026 to capture gold in the women's downhill event. Breezy's parents, Greg and Heather, were unable to attend the 2026 Olympics after Greg suffered a serious injury just weeks earlier that left him unable to ski again.

  • Breezy and Finn Johnson learned to ski at age 3.
  • Breezy earned a spot on Team USA for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  • Breezy won gold in the women's downhill event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
  • Greg Johnson suffered a serious injury just weeks before the 2026 Olympics.

The players

Breezy Johnson

An Olympic alpine ski racer who won gold in the women's downhill event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Greg Johnson

Breezy's father, who taught her and her brother Finn to ski starting at age 3. He was unable to attend the 2026 Olympics due to a serious injury that left him unable to ski again.

Heather Noble

Breezy's mother, who met Greg while skiing in Wyoming and raised their two children on the slopes.

Finn Johnson

Breezy's brother, who was raised on the slopes alongside her and became her first true rival on the mountain.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a tough couple of weeks. My dad found out that he can't ski again. I felt like I needed to ski fast for him.”

— Breezy Johnson (NBC Sports)

The takeaway

Breezy Johnson's story of overcoming injury and dedicating her Olympic gold medal to her injured father, who taught her to ski, is a powerful testament to the importance of family support and passion for one's sport. Her triumph in the face of adversity is an inspiration to athletes and fans alike.