In a week of unforgettable highs and one dramatic low, American alpine skier Breezy Johnson capped her Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with pure magic: just minutes after crashing out of the women’s Super-G on Thursday, February 12, her boyfriend Connor Watkins proposed to her at the finish line, turning a tough day into a lifelong celebration.
The 30-year-old Johnson, who had already etched her name in Team USA history by claiming the gold medal in the women’s downhill event on Saturday (February 8), delivered the first U.S. medal of these Games with a razor-thin victory—edging Germany’s Emma Aicher by 0.04 seconds and Italy’s Sofia Goggia by over half a second. That triumph marked her first Olympic podium and ignited national pride back home.
But Thursday’s Super-G on the demanding Tofane course brought adversity. Battling low visibility, wind, and a treacherous layout, Johnson clipped a gate with her pole early in her run, lost balance, and tumbled into the safety netting. She quickly got back to her feet, completed the course, and headed to the finish area—where an even bigger moment awaited.
Surrounded by cheering U.S. Ski Team teammates and fellow competitors, Watkins dropped to one knee in the snow, presented a stunning sapphire engagement ring (inspired by Taylor Swift’s “The Alchemy” lyrics), and asked the question. A tearful Johnson said “Yes!” as the crowd erupted, the couple embraced, and kisses sealed the romance amid the Olympic spotlight.
Watkins, who met Johnson on a dating app about two and a half years ago, had planned the proposal for a year, hoping to make it happen in the finish area. “It turned out we could, and we’re just super excited,” he told reporters. “It’s gone above and beyond our wildest imagination.”
The engagement comes as Johnson—now a fiancée and Olympic champion—prepares to head home with more than just hardware. From breaking through for Team USA’s breakthrough gold to finding “winning at life” in the most cinematic way possible, her Olympics story has captured hearts worldwide.
Breezy Johnson: proving that some victories are measured in medals, and others in moments that last forever. ❄️❤️✨
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