Mikaela Shiffrin sent her support to her Team USA teammates as they prepare for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The alpine ski racer is gearing up to take part in the Milan Cortina Olympics and will compete in three events.
Shiffrin is regarded as one of the top medal hopes for Team USA, and will be determined to add to her Olympic medal tally after missing out in Beijing in 2022. She will be joined by compatriots Lindsey Vonn and Breezy Johnson in the skiing events.
Mikaela Shiffrin Brings Team USA Energy Ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place later on Friday. While Shiffrin will not be walking with her Team USA teammates in the opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, she has offered her full support to her compatriots.
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Shiffrin posted a reel on Instagram of herself posing in different Team USA outfits set to the Ariana Grande song “no tears left to cry.”
She added the following caption to the post: “So excited for all my Team USA teammates walking in the OC tonight. Can’t wait to watch and cheer. Let the Games begin!”
The flag bearers for Team USA at the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be speed skater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca. The opening ceremony will get underway at 8 pm local time/2 pm ET and will feature performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Fans can watch it live on NBC/Peacock.
Shiffrin’s Schedule for the 2026 Winter Olympics
Shiffrin will be racing in three events at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She will compete in the team event alongside Johnson. In addition, she will also take part in the Slalom and Giant Slalom. The 30-year-old will be among the favorites for the gold medal in all three events.
The team event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Giant Slalom will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15. Meanwhile, the Slalom runs will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Fans can watch all three of Shiffrin’s events live on NBC and the Peacock streaming service. You can check out the full schedule for the 2026 Winter Olympics here.
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A two-time gold medalist at the Winter Olympics, Shiffrin is in excellent form going into the 2026 Games. She has already won seven FIS World Cup events this season, and has a further two podium finishes to her name.
