In a powerful and heartfelt moment on her podcast What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, the record-breaking alpine skier turned the spotlight on gymnastics legend Simone Biles, praising her extraordinary strength and resilience amid the intense challenges she navigated during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Shiffrin, who has openly shared her own experiences with Olympic pressure—including her struggles at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games—highlighted Biles’ courage in stepping back from events to prioritize her mental health, calling it a defining act of bravery that inspired athletes worldwide.
The episode, titled “The GOAT Mindset: Simone Biles on Pressure, Failure, and Resilience,” features an in-depth conversation between the two icons, where they bond over the shared realities of performing under the global glare, the weight of expectations, and the power of vulnerability. Shiffrin didn’t hold back in her admiration, emphasizing how Biles’ handling of adversity in Tokyo has left a lasting impact on sports culture.
Fans and fellow athletes have flooded social media with praise for the cross-sport solidarity, with many calling it a reminder that true greatness goes beyond medals—it’s about mental fortitude and humanity.
As the countdown to Milano Cortina 2026 continues, this exchange between two of the greatest athletes of their generation serves as powerful motivation: resilience isn’t just winning—it’s rising, adapting, and supporting one another through the toughest moments.
