Breezy Johnson: From Doping scandal to the departure world champion!

Breezy Johnson: From Doping scandal to the departure world champion!

BREEZY JOHNSON did it: The 29-year-old American is the new departure world champion, shaped by doping incidents after a turbulent period. On February 8, 2025, Johnson won the title in Saalbach after having to serve a 14-month lock due to missed doping tests. This lock was canceled on December 10, 2024. Despite the difficult conditions, she decided to take her preparation into her own hands and hired a trainer who could help her return. At the finish she said that she was happy with her best skiing and the fantastic support of the audience.

The victory in Saalbach was a great satisfaction for Johnson, even if she expressly clarified that this was not a revenge for her past lock. "It was also a mix of self -fault and bad luck," she confessed, explaining the reasons for her missed tests. With the highest start number she got into the race and left the competition behind, while she concentrated on the World Cup route with a clear plan and a strong team at her side. According to Kleine Zeitung was the relationship with her best friend Avital Carro difficult time. Carroll, which originally comes from the USA, also accompanied Johnson in the rehabilitation process.

impressive comeback and prize money

The winning of the world championship title not only brought fame, but also a prize money of 61,000 euros. This sum is particularly welcome after spending almost $ 200,000 for her independent training preparation. Johnson said that her return to the world of ski racing was a long way that was characterized by a lot of personal commitment. In an emotional speech after the race, she emphasized that she is now happy to be in the US team and enjoy the excellent team atmosphere. The entire team feels infected with their success and the positive atmosphere in Saalbach, as Krone reported.