WATCH: Mikaela Shiffrin Receives a Heartwarming Surprise From Boyfriend at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Mikaela Shiffrin is surely one of those athletes most lo0oked forward to at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The champion alpine skier will represent Team USA and is one of their gold medal prospects.

Personally, Shifrin has been dating fellow skier, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, for quite some time now. Recently, Kidle prepared a little surprise for his Olympian girlfriend at the Beijing Olympics and Mikaela took to Instagram to share his heartfelt gesture.

Mikaela Shiffrin receives a pleasant surprise in Beijing

Quite tragically, Mikaela Shiffrin lost her father in an accident back in 2020. Understandably, recovery has been extremely hard for her, also leaving her on the brink of quitting.

However, the champion skier did not give up and will be back in Tokyo, competing on the grandest stages of all. Arguably still a hard time, she needs all the motivation and inspiration she can get. Playing his part just right, boyfriend Kidle prepared a little something for his girlfriend, hoping to give her the extra boost she needs ahead of the games.

When Shiffrin entered her hotel room in Beijing, she found it decorated with pictures of her past performances. Several pictures were put up on the walls to help Mikaela feel at home. From pictures of her skiing to standing on the podium with a trophy, the room radiated just the energy needed to welcome the US champion.

“Someone dressed up my room a bit before we arrived for some extra inspiration,” wrote Mikaela.

She also tagged Kidle, saying that in her perfect welcome to China, the only thing missing was him.

Shiffrin pays a tribute to her father

Two years since the sudden passing of her father, Shiffrin has often talked about the impact he had on her career. Her father was her hero and always motivated her to follow her passion.

Before she went to her third Olympics, Shiffrin shared a tribute post to her father, saying how much she misses him.

“So much to say and nothing to say at all. It can?t be two years. Just can?t be. Just miss you with all of my mangled little heart. Just wish you could come back home. Just? love you most,” wrote Mikaela.

This is the first Winter Games Mikaela travels to without her father by her side. However, he’ll surely be watching over her, awaiting her to outdo herself and bring home the gold medal.

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