Taylor Swift Lends Voice to Introduce 'Blade Angels' at 2026 Winter Olympics

The Grammy-winning singer highlighted the stories of three American figure skaters competing in Milan Cortina.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Ahead of the women's figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Taylor Swift lent her voice to introduce the 'Blade Angels' - a trio of American figure skaters including Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito. In a special video, Swift detailed the personal journeys and 'many battles' of the three athletes, celebrating their self-belief, joy, and connection as teammates and friends.

Why it matters

Swift's involvement in highlighting these Olympic athletes aligns with her recent album 'The Life of a Showgirl' and her growing presence in the sports world, including celebrating the engagement of Olympic skier Breezy Johnson. The 'Blade Angels' will be a focus of attention as they compete in the women's figure skating events at the 2026 Winter Games.

The details

In the video, Swift described Amber Glenn's perseverance through losses, Alysa Liu's return to the sport on her own terms, and Isabeau Levito's family ties to the host city of Milan. The singer's current single 'Opalite' played in the background as she praised the skaters' friendship and shared destiny. The 'Blade Angels' will compete in the Women's Short Program on Tuesday and the Free Skate on Thursday.

  • The women's figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will take place from February 17-22.
  • The 'Blade Angels' will compete in the Women's Short Program event at 12:45 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 18.
  • The 'Blade Angels' will compete in the Free Skate event at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 20.

The players

Taylor Swift

A 36-year-old Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who lent her voice to introduce the 'Blade Angels' figure skating trio ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Amber Glenn

A 26-year-old American figure skater and member of the 'Blade Angels' who has faced many battles on her journey to the Olympics.

Alysa Liu

A 20-year-old American figure skater and member of the 'Blade Angels' who walked away from the sport at 16 but returned on her own terms four years later.

Isabeau Levito

A 16-year-old American figure skater and member of the 'Blade Angels' whose family ties to the host city of Milan make her 'destiny personified' for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to Amber [Glenn], Alysa [Liu] and Isabeau [Levito]: three American Showgirls on ice, who will capture your heart with their stories.”

— Taylor Swift (Video posted on X)

“Her superpower now is embracing the fight and daring the world to test her self-belief.”

— Taylor Swift (Video posted on X)

“Joy fuels her now, every jump a celebration. Every performance, a testament to the beauty of knowing yourself.”

— Taylor Swift (Video posted on X)

“When you can skate like you're meant to be out there, history has a funny way of showing up.”

— Taylor Swift (Video posted on X)

What’s next

The 'Blade Angels' will compete in the Women's Short Program event at 12:45 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 18 and the Free Skate event at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 20 during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.

The takeaway

Taylor Swift's involvement in introducing the 'Blade Angels' figure skating trio highlights her growing presence in the sports world and her ability to amplify the personal stories and journeys of Olympic athletes. The 'Blade Angels' will be a focus of attention as they compete at the 2026 Winter Games, representing the perseverance, joy, and shared destiny that Swift celebrated in her special video introduction.