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Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race; Breezy Johnson brings home gold

Lindsey Vonn was in an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina. Breezy Johnson's downhill gold is America's first medal of 2026 Winter Olympics.

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