Breezy Johnson leads charge as US downhillers seek to rebound from injuries
Speed coach Alex Hoedlmoser says, given the team’s experience in Cortina, potential for surprises exists
Breezy Johnson will enter the starting gate at the world championship downhill as a legitimate medal threat considering her consistency and four podium finishes this season.
U.S. Ski Team women’s speed coach Alex Hoedlmoser highly commends what Johnson has achieved overcoming injuries, but is also quick to point out that Jacqueline Wiles and Laurenne Ross have both fared well on Cortina’s Olympia delle Tofane track. The Austrian-born coach believes the potential exists for a solid team effort in Saturday’s women’s downhill.