The 2024/25 FIS Ski World Cup has already gained a lot of momentum, and fans can’t get enough of the action. This year’s top-tier alpine skiing tournament could be the place where Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 100th World Cup victory, and fans can’t wait to see where the milestone feat happens. Understandably, the pressure is daunting, but it seems like Shiffrin has something to keep her spirits high nonetheless.

Pop is easily one of the most beloved genres of music out there, and there are few who can rival Taylor Swift’s popularity right now. The 14x Grammy winner is an iconic global superstar whose Eras Tour will surely go down as historic. But who knew even the alpine skiing celebrity also is an introverted member of the Swifties’ club!

Mikaela Shiffrin pledges her loyalty to the pop sensation

In a recent interview with Servus On Sport, the 29-year-old skier Mikaela Shiffrin spilled the beans on how she can never have enough of Taylor Swift’s songs. In the YouTube upload from December 6, Shiffrin proclaimed her love for the popstar and lamented how last summer shouldn’t have come to an end. Talking about how she got to witness a show to remember, Mikaela said, “I wish it was this summer as well,” before revealing her admiration for Swift further. “Every day, every hour I spend in the car is really a Taylor Swift concert. So it’s just a lifelong thing,” confessed skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin, speaking candidly about her love for the singer.

When asked about her favorite Taylor Swift song, Mikaela Shiffrin had the perfect reply, echoing the sentiment of Swift’s own hit “Red”: “It’s just something for every mood.” With a beaming grin, she proudly declared herself an official Swifty. “I’m an official Swifty now,” she said. However, she was quick to clarify that she’s not as obsessive as some of the die-hard fans. “I couldn’t tell you every fact about her life… I’m a healthy Swifty, in a good way,” she laughed. But wait. There’s more!

When the host pointed out her lack of friendship bracelets—a staple of die-hard Swifties—Mikaela Shiffrin cheekily responded with a laugh, “No, I have some at home.” While Shiffrin’s love for music and Taylor Swift would make her fans light up, they also can’t stop thinking about when the seminal feat would happen in the skier’s career. But it might be easier said than done.

Shiffrin has some extra help this year

Despite being a seasoned skiing star, even Shiffrin can’t stay optimistic all the time. In November, she snatched two more World Cup victories in Levi, Finland, and Gurgl, Switzerland, taking her total number of wins to 99. And now, just one step away from making history, Shiffrin can feel the choking grip of anxiety around her neck. “I struggle often,” she was heard confessing in a video shared on Instagram recently, underscoring how someone like even Mikaela Shiffrin has to suck it up and go out to perform. Thankfully, as she eyes the glorious moment, Shiffrin will have someone special to help her keep a grip on her nerves.

Six years after retirement, 40-year-old alpine legend Lindsey Vonn is also waiting to make her return to the slopes at St Moritz, Switzerland later this month, and fans are already getting emotional about it. But before that, she will be racing down the iconic Birds of Prey racecourse next week as a forerunner. Naturally, with a veteran like Vonn by her side, Shiffrin can open up about her mental duress without keeping things bottled up. So do you think with Vonn in her corner, Mikaela Shiffrin will reach the milestone at Beaver Creek next Saturday? Tell us in a comment!