Winter Olympics 2022 - Mikaela Shiffrin gets touching message of support from tennis star Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek has responded to Mikaela Shiffrin's Instagram post highlighting the criticism she has received with a message of support for the 26-year-old alpine skier. Shiffrin has had a difficult Beijing campaign and is without a medal after competing in five events. On Thursday she highlighted some of the criticism which has come her way.

Ad/> And in response, through Eurosport, Swiatek sent a video message to the American labelling her an “inspiration”. The two sports stars have developed a firm friendship over social media. /> Beijing 2022'Remember, you are an inspiration' — Swiatek with touching words for friend Shiffrin2 HOURS AGO “I know this must be a tough moment for you,” Swiatek said at the beginning of her message, sent to Eurosport, “but remember how much of an inspiration you are to all of us.” “Not only as an athlete, but as a person.

“These are not just empty words, you know that and I know that. /> “I really hope you’re going to keep going and be as strong as you are because you’re doing great.” 'I'm so sad for her' — Masnada on Shiffrin's Olympic struggles ‘Why do I keep coming back?’ – Shiffrin calls out haters after social media abuse Shiffrin had posted on social media: “It’s not always easy, but it’s not always the end of the world to fail. “Fail twice, fail five times, at the Olympics.

/> “I come back because those first nine turns today were spectacular, really heaven. “That’s where I’m meant to be and i’m stubborn at s**t, so let’s go for some team event training tomorrow and then the final alpine race of this Olympics on Saturday.” Medal table Schedule and results Team GB Shiffrin suffered a DNF in the giant slalom after missing an early gate, and had the same fate in the slalom. The two-time