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USA's Johnson sets up Shiffrin for tilt at Olympic combined gold

February 10, 2026

Breezy Johnson has positioned herself and teammate Mikaela Shiffrin for a strong chance at Olympic gold in the women's team combined event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Johnson secured the fastest time in the downhill run, which sets the stage for Shiffrin's Olympic debut in this event.

USA's Johnson sets up Shiffrin for tilt at Olympic combined gold

Credit: Breezy Johnson competes in the downhill run of the women's team combined event during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games (Marco BERTORELLO)

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Breezy Johnson finished the downhill run in 1min 36.59sec, placing first.
Mikaela Shiffrin is making her Olympic debut in the team combined event.
The USA team combined duo of Johnson and Shiffrin previously won gold at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
The women's team combined event features two skiers: one for downhill and one for slalom.
The USA is fielding four teams in the event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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USA's Johnson sets up Shiffrin for tilt at Olympic combined gold

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