“On a Different Level”: Mikaela Shiffrin Ranks Taylor Swift as the Best Music Artist Ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

The incredibly talented Mikaela Shiffrin is the favorite for gold, heading to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. A dominant alpine skier, Shiffrin is the youngest Olympic gold medalist in Olympic alpine skiing history. Hence, she is expected to dominate the competition yet again. Apart from mastering her skills, she loves to play the guitar and is passionate about music as well.

Notably, music has been a part of her success ever since she burst onto the scene. Recently, Shiffrin talked about her favorite artist in a preview of the Winter Olympics. Any guesses?

Mikaela Shiffrin loves Taylor Swift

Shiffrin, an avid music lover, spoke about the sensational Taylor Swift as her favorite music artist. Swift is known for her poetry, as she often scripts lyrics from her personal life that resonate with her fans who only adore her transparency and breathtaking vocals.

Winning eleven Grammy awards is a testament to her hard work and passion throughout these years. Loving music beyond herself, Shiffrin talked about her favorite artist gleefully.

“She is absolutely a favorite. She is on a different level of being able to write, essentially poetry, and turning into music. It’s fun to listen to her songs,” said Shiffrin.

Not only Shiffrin, but many other athletes share a keen interest in music. Swimming legend Michael Phelps was often seen with his massive headphones, relaxing his mind ahead of a big race. Even track icon Usain Bolt followed his passion for music by debuting his new album named ‘Country Yutes’. Likewise, Shiffrin loves to play the guitar when not skiing as her dad had a significant influence on her music taste.

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Her beloved father

Growing up, Shiffrin talked about getting influenced by her father’s love for music. Blessed with talent, he used to play the guitar, piano, French horn, and trumpet. Notably, Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys were his go-to artists. Shiffrin’s father helped her to rise up the ranks and was a major part of her skiing life.

Now, heading to the 2022 Winter Olympics, Mikaela is once again the favorite to win the competition. However, only time will tell what the future holds for the young star.

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