Taylor Swift Cheers on Mikaela Shiffrin: A Historic Olympic Triumph
Mikaela Shiffrin received a special shoutout from Taylor Swift on Instagram after winning her third Olympic gold medal in the slalom race. Swift commented with three gold medal emojis, calling Shiffrin's achievement "HISTORIC." Shiffrin, a big fan of Swift, was thrilled by the singer's response and shared it on her IG story. The song "Ruin the Friendship" from Swift's album resonated with Shiffrin, who talked about overcoming criticism and staying focused on her goals during the competition. With three gold medals, Shiffrin now joins the ranks of top U.S. Winter Olympians, tying with Shaun White and Kaillie Humphries. Despite facing criticism, Shiffrin emphasized the importance of staying true to herself and embracing the risks involved in pursuing her dreams. Swift's engagement with the U.S. Winter Olympics team, including congratulating Breezy Johnson on her engagement, shows her support for the athletes and their achievements.