Long live all the mountains we moved – or rather, long live all the mountains she moved! Team USA’s Mikaela Shiffrin has won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, and now she is celebrating her victory with none other than Taylor Swift. The celebratory pairing of the 14-time Grammy winner and the three-time Olympic gold medalist is only fitting given the pinnacle of both music and sport brought to the world stage at The Olympic Games.
When Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line of the women’s alpine skiing slalom event on February 18, she ended an eight-year drought since her last gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Just one day after her incredible win over Switzerland’s Camille Rast by a mere 1.50 seconds, Shiffrin took to Instagram to commemorate her Olympic success in a way that drew engagement from Taylor Swift. Here’s how the two icons celebrated Shiffrin’s win together.
An Exchange of Respect, Tribute, and Celebration Between Two Icons
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesAmerican Mikaela Shiffrin won her third gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina
After her incredible gold medal victory, Mikaela Shiffrin used her moment in the spotlight to give tribute to Taylor Swift and the influence “The Fate of Ophelia” singer has had on her life. Taking to her Instagram, Shiffrin posted a highly impressive photograph of herself during the slalom race showcasing her athletic prowess and technical control with the caption, “my advice is always ruin the friendship.” The quote selected by the gold medalist is a lyrical line from Swift’s song “Ruin the Friendship” on her 2025 The Life of a Showgirl album.
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When she uploaded her choice of caption, it’s unlikely that Shiffrin could have predicted what happened next. Shortly after her post went live, the four-time Olympian received a second positive development in her Olympic journey. What unfolded became an exchange of adulation and acclaim when Taylor Swift herself left a comment on Shiffrin’s post of celebration!
Three Gold Medals and One Legendary Word
GettyOlympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin took to Instagram to celebrate her third gold medal win with Taylor Swift lyrics
Mikaela Shiffrin is a known Swiftie both on and off of the ski slopes, and Taylor Swift seems to be a fan of Shiffrin in return. The “Opalite” singer clearly did her research before writing her reply as she composed her comment using one single word and three emojis.
Taylor Swift responded to Shiffrin’s use of her lyrics to commemorate her podium finish in Italy by saying, “HISTORIC”. The one word, written in all caps, applauds Shiffrin’s Olympic accomplishments and recognizes the historic nature of the skier’s third Olympic gold now tying her with Kaillie Humphries and Shaun White for the second most gold medals amongst American Winter Olympians.
The three emojis that Swift commented? Three gold medals to symbolize the alpine skier’s three Olympic gold wins. And as all Swifties know, “The time will come for us to finally win.” Indisputably, Mikaela Shiffrin’s time has finally come for her to win – and she has!
Taylor Swift Helps Mikaela Shiffrin Celebrate Gold Medal Win in Multiple Ways