Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson will participate in the women's team competition, a new addition to the Winter Olympics program, during the upcoming Milano Cortina games. The event, featuring one speed skater and one slalom skier on each team, promises to showcase exciting head-to-head matchups as they combine their times for the final score. The live broadcast of the team event will be available to viewers, starting at 11:25 AM, with commentary by hosts Helar Osila and Laur Mägi.

Last year, the American duo of Shiffrin and Johnson triumphed at the World Championships, claiming the gold medal, with Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami and Wendy Holdener taking silver, and Austria's Stephanie Venier and Katharina Truppe rounding out the podium with bronze. Johnson, a previous Olympic champion, has already proven her speed in the Olympics, while Shiffrin leads the slalom World Cup standings, making them strong contenders heading into this innovative competition.

The introduction of the women's team event at the Olympics marks a significant milestone for women's sports, as it highlights the evolving nature of Olympic disciplines. Following a serious injury to Gut-Behrami, the competition could see an adjustment in dynamics as teams strategize their roster to maximize performance, further emphasizing the competitive nature of this year's Winter Olympics.