Taylor Swift Cheers on Team USA: Mikaela Shiffrin's Historic Gold and Breezy Johnson's Engagement
Mikaela Shiffrin, a member of Team USA, broke an eight-year Olympic dry spell by clinching her first medal in two Olympics, a gold one! She secured the Olympic Champion title in the combined slalom freestyle skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, finishing 1.50 seconds ahead of the silver medalist. Shiffrin shared her joy on Instagram, where she received praise from Taylor Swift, who awarded her three Olympic gold medals in emojis and called her achievement "HISTORIC."
After her remarkable victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin took to social media to post a picture of herself on the slalom ski slopes, quoting lyrics from Taylor Swift's song "Ruin the Friendship" from the album The Life of a Showgirl. Shiffrin expressed how the song's lyrics resonated with her and her competitive spirit. Taylor Swift, a keen supporter of Team USA athletes during the Winter Olympics, commended Shiffrin's performance and congratulated her on her triple-gold medal success.
Taylor Swift's support extended beyond Mikaela Shiffrin, as she also congratulated Breezy Johnson on her first-place finish and engagement at the Olympics. Swift quoted her own song lyrics in her comment on Johnson's engagement post, showcasing her enthusiasm for the achievements of Team USA athletes. The United States had a remarkable showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing a total of 33 medals, with 12 of them being gold. The U.S. men's hockey team's victory over Canada, with a decisive goal by Jack Hughes in overtime, added to the historic medal count. The 2026 Winter Paralympics are set to commence in March.