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US gold-medal winning skier Breezy Johnson gets engaged at 2026 Winter Olympics
Johnson's boyfriend Connor Watkins proposed to her at the finish line after she crashed out in the women's super-G event.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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After winning her first Olympic gold medal on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina, Italy, American skier Breezy Johnson fell short at the super-G event just four days later, but she still managed to walk away with a shiny silver lining: an engagement ring presented to her at the finish line by her boyfriend Connor Watkins.
Why it matters
Johnson's engagement at the Olympics is a heartwarming moment that captures the spirit of the Games, where athletes compete at the highest level while also celebrating personal milestones. The proposal also highlights the support and love that athletes receive from their partners, which can be crucial in their pursuit of Olympic glory.
The details
Johnson's boyfriend Connor Watkins was waiting for her at the base of the alpine ski run at Olimpia delle Tofane on Thursday and proposed to her in front of her fellow skiers and competitors. Johnson said yes, and she later shared the news on Instagram, posting a carousel of photos, including a snapshot of Watkins down on one knee.
- On Sunday, February 9, 2026, Breezy Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal.
- On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Johnson competed in the women's super-G event and crashed out, but was proposed to by her boyfriend Connor Watkins at the finish line.
The players
Breezy Johnson
A 30-year-old American skier who won her first Olympic gold medal on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina, Italy.
Connor Watkins
Breezy Johnson's boyfriend, who proposed to her at the finish line of the women's super-G event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What they’re saying
“Hey guys... meet Connor! My ex boyfriend! And current fiancé!!!”
— Breezy Johnson (Instagram)
“I always dreamed of getting proposed to at the Olympics.”
— Breezy Johnson (U.S. Ski & Snowboard team)
“I have been planning this for a year, it was a challenge but I had a lot of people helping me so it paid off and we are happy.”
— Connor Watkins, Breezy Johnson's fiancé (U.S. Ski & Snowboard team)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Johnson's engagement at the Olympics is a heartwarming moment that captures the spirit of the Games, where athletes compete at the highest level while also celebrating personal milestones. The proposal highlights the support and love that athletes receive from their partners, which can be crucial in their pursuit of Olympic glory.
