The American Breezy Johnson set the tone early. She was the sixth ski racer of the day to drop into the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course on Sunday, and after blazing from top to bottom in one minute and 36.10 seconds, set the fastest time of the day.
As the Toronto Maple Leafs captain takes the reins for Team USA in Milan, Auston Matthews looks to lead his country to gold while navigating the early challenges of Olympic ice.
Breezy Johnson finished on top of the alpine skiing women's downhill on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's the first gold medal for Team USA.
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
Auston Matthews will wear the captain’s “C” for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, leading an American roster filled with star power and gold medal hopes.
The Olympic spotlight turns on February 12, and Team USA won’t ease into it quietly. From the opening faceoff, the Americans will be led by a captaincy group that blends star power, edge, and years of collective international battles.