How Taylor Swift's Support Contributed to a US Olympic Gold Medal Victory

Alice Liu Extends Gratitude to Taylor Swift

According to Главком: At the iHeartRadio Music Awards ceremony on March 26, figure skater and 2026 Olympic champion Alice Liu presented Taylor Swift with the 'Artist of the Year' award. Liu expressed her thanks to Swift, crediting the singer's support as a key factor in helping the US team secure gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Both Swift and Travis Kelce were in attendance at the event.

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Alice Liu, the 20-year-old American skater, explained that Taylor Swift had narrated a video for her team, the Blade Angels, which also included Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito. In her commentary, Swift referred to the athletes as 'three American showgirls on ice.' The connection between major music stars and Olympic athletes is a powerful force in American sports culture.

'She is a true music legend. She gave her voice and her music to narrate the video that introduced me and the other Blade Angels. Honestly, I think that's why we won.' Alice Liu

Taylor Swift also commented on the team's achievements, particularly highlighting Liu's journey. Liu had announced her retirement after the 2022 Olympics but made a comeback to win two gold medals in 2026-in the individual and team events.

'As for Alice, she walked away from skating at 16 and then came back on her own terms. Now she's fueled by joy. Every jump is a celebration. Every performance is a testament to the beauty of knowing yourself.' Taylor Swift

It's noteworthy that Isabeau Levito's mother grew up in Milan, and her grandmother lives just 13 minutes from the Olympic skating rink there. Taylor Swift further emphasized that 'when you can skate as if you were destined to be there, history has an interesting way of revealing itself.' In a separate show of support, Madonna has publicly backed American skater Amber Glenn, underscoring the broad celebrity enthusiasm for figure skating in the United States.

This event highlights the close relationship between sport and the arts, as well as the significant impact star power can have on athletic success. The interaction between Alice Liu and Taylor Swift demonstrates how cross-cultural connections can inspire young athletes. Furthermore, the Blade Angels' Olympic success may help popularize figure skating in the US and attract new fans to the sport.