Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson has experienced a unique situation at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where she broke her medal shortly after receiving it during celebrations with her teammates. The 30-year-old skier recorded the best time in the team combined downhill event, and due to her exuberance during the celebration, the medal reportedly detached from the ribbon that held it, prompting the organizers to provide her with a new one.

Johnson explained that the organizers took the broken medal for safekeeping and noted that they aim to ensure that athletes do not end up with multiple medals at once. This incident is not an isolated case, as other medalists in the Milan-Cortina games have reported similar issues with their medals breaking during celebrations. The organizers are taking this matter seriously as it reflects on the presentation and quality of the awards given to the athletes.

In response to the incidents, organizers have committed to addressing the situation with utmost care, emphasizing the importance of the medal ceremony being a prestigious event. With such a notable incident occurring, it raises questions regarding the durability of the medals and the quality of the materials used, indicating potential improvements that could be made for future Olympic games. Johnson's experience highlights the ups and downs of competing at such high-stakes events and adds an element of human interest to the Olympic experience.