Fresh off her triumphant return to Olympic glory at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, American alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin is savoring the magic both on and off the slopes. The 30-year-old, who clinched her third career Olympic gold in the women’s slalom with a dominant performance, took to social media to reflect on an unforgettable few weeks filled with team triumphs, personal milestones, and unexpected celebrity crossovers.
Among the highlights? A heartwarming meet-up with her self-proclaimed “long lost sister” Kylie Kelce and “brother-in-law” Jason Kelce — the podcasting power couple from “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce” and the famed Kelce family. Fans have long buzzed about the striking resemblance between Shiffrin and Kylie, with viral lookalike posts flooding social media during the Games. The duo embraced the twin vibes, joking about officially rolling as siblings, and Shiffrin playfully promised to teach Kylie how to ski: “Can’t wait to get you out there, sis! 😉”
Shiffrin credited the bond to connections sparked by “that other podcast” and shared her excitement for future adventures — perhaps including some slope time together.
But the joy extended far beyond star-studded encounters. Shiffrin expressed deep gratitude for witnessing her Team USA teammates’ resilience and incredible performances across the Games — celebrating their medals, supporting those who faced heartbreak, and drawing inspiration from their stories of dreaming big and daring greatly. She highlighted the behind-the-scenes efforts of her own team that helped secure her slalom gold, a prime-time sit-down with NBC’s Mike Tirico in Milan, a surprise visit from her best friend, and countless special moments that made the journey unforgettable.
“Thank you all for joining me on this journey…but we’re not done yet,” she wrote. “Onward to the rest of the FIS Alpine World Cup Tour season! Moving Right Along, as they say!!”
With her historic third Olympic gold (making her the first American alpine skier to win three), a record-breaking career tally, and this wave of positivity, Shiffrin is charging into the remaining World Cup races with momentum and gratitude. From mountain highs to off-slope connections, the queen of the slopes is proving that the best stories happen both in and out of the start gate.
Love, Miki — and the fans are loving it right back! 🫶🏔️🔥
