US EditionAlpine skiing-U.S. gold medal hope Shiffrin speaks up for diversity and inclusion
Shiffrin aims to highlight inclusivity, diversity, and kindness at the Games amid U.S. political controversies, quoting Nelson Mandela to inspire unity, organizers said.
- On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, Mikaela Shiffrin told reporters in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, she represents her own values, not those of President Donald Trump's administration, and wants to elevate inclusivity and kindness at the Games.
- U.S. immigration enforcement has drawn scrutiny because ICE raids ordered by President Donald Trump have been linked to the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, with eight related deaths reported in 2026 by The Guardian.
- Reading from a note she had written, Shiffrin said she valued inclusivity, diversity, kindness, tenacity and work ethic, inspired by Nelson Mandela and Charlize Theron.
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Famous American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin also spoke out about the current events in her country at the Winter Olympics. Although she considers membership in the American Olympic team an honor, she wants to represent "her values" at the Games in Italy, which include diversity and kindness, she said at a press conference in Cortina on Saturday. The situation in her country has previously been criticized by American freestyle skiers, among oth…
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