Mikaela Shiffrin just made history and quoted Taylor Swift after winning at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The alpine skier won a gold medal in slalom and became the first-ever skier from the United States to win three Olympic golds.
After the win, Shiffrin posted an Instagram picture capturing herself skiing, with the caption, “My advice is always ruin the friendship.” Fans were quick to notice the shoutout to Swift, as the lyrics are from her song, “Ruin the Friendship.” If that wasn’t enough to create a buzz online, the singer’s reaction to the post, calling the win “historic,” did that.
Mikaela Shiffrin quoting song lyrics after winning gold has Taylor Swift saying ‘historic’
Mikaela Shiffrin has grabbed all the spotlight after making history, and she has also got Taylor Swift’s attention. She won a gold medal in slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a proud moment for the country. The professional skier made history by becoming the first U.S. skier to win three Olympic golds.
While the country celebrated her win, something else caught the attention of the fans. Shiffrin not only brought a major win to the country by bringing home a gold medal, but also grabbed the attention of Swift and, in turn, the Swifties.
Shiffrin shared a photo on Instagram showing herself skiing at the Winter Games. She posted the photo on February 19, and what became buzzworthy was the caption alongside it. The gold medalist captioned the post, “My advice is always ruin the friendship.”
She chose lyrics from one of Taylor Swift’s songs for the iconic post. The lyrics are from “Ruin the Friendship,” a track from Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl”. The “Opalite” singer also congratulated her on the win, exclaiming, “HISTORIC,” in the comments section.
Shiffrin has always loved Swift’s music. In fact, in 2024, she reportedly said that Swift’s songs help guide her in navigating fame, challenges, and success.
