Olympic Champion
World Champion
Advocate
Olympic Champion
World Champion
Advocate

Breezy Johnson

Breezy Johnson is an Olympic and World Champion alpine skier from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A downhill specialist and two-time Olympian, she earned Olympic gold in 2026 and two World Championship titles in 2025. Beyond skiing, Breezy is an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion, athlete support initiatives, and youth access to sport.

At a Glance

Sport
Alpine Skiing
Downhill, Super G, Team Combined
Hometown
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Current Residence
Salt Lake City, Utah

About

  • Learned to ski in her driveway at the age of 3
  • Legally changed her first name from Breanna to Breezy to match her nickname
  • Involved with the Doug Coombs Foundation, helping underprivileged kids become involved with sports
  • Studied English at Western Washington University
  • LGBTQ+ advocate
  • Elected as an Athlete Liaison by her USSS teammates
  • Serves on the Alpine Sport Committee
  • Supports the Protect Our Winters initiative
  • Injury derailed 2022 season, but after qualifying for the Games, she declined her spot to give to a teammate
  • Has been working closely with USADA to help improve athlete resources, including being a part of their Beta testing program for their new athlete tracking App
  • Enjoys slacklining, hiking, climbing, and jumping into high alpine lakes

Accolades

Olympic Champion

Won Gold in Downhill Alpine Skiing in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

World Champion

2x World Champion and 5x World Championship Medalist

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