"One night spa date at the hotel with the fans". He even proved it himself... U.S. beauty star 'relenting deviations' during Olympics [Milan Olympics]

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Sophia Kirkby (24), a U.S. luge national team member, is making headlines by spending Valentine's Day with fans who contacted her during the 2026 Milan/Cortina D'Ampezzo Winter Olympics.

According to Britain's "The Sun" on the 14th (local time), Kirkby said on his social media (SNS) that he enjoyed a date with a male fan. Surprisingly, the man reportedly flew in from the UK to meet Kirkby after sending him a direct message (DM).

Kirkby, who called himself the "first bride" of the Olympics, revealed the whole story of the meeting in an interview with the "New York Post."

"He's a fan who contacted me via my DM two weeks ago," Kirkby said. "He asked, 'I'm off from the 13th to the 16th, but would it be weird if I get an accommodation 5 minutes away from where you are?'

In response, I replied, 'Welcome'. He explained, "I'm from the United States, but I'm currently living in England, and I flew here only to see me." It is about 600 miles (about 965 kilometers) from London to Milan.

Kirkby posted on his Instagram story, "Today's Busy Day: 2 Interviews, 2 Dates," signaling that he is enjoying Valentine's Day. Later, he released a photo of him relaxing with a man with tattoos on his legs wearing green shorts at a spa with a swimming pool.

Kirkby failed to win a medal in the luge women's two-seater event, finishing fifth with her partner Shevon Fogan. However, she is determined to enjoy the rest of the Olympics regardless of the results of the games.

"Most of the competitors left today, but fortunately, the U.S. team helps players stay throughout the tournament," she said. "From now on, it's a vacation. I'll enjoy it."

In addition, Kirkby did not hide his willingness to find "true love" in Milan, saying, "There will be a lot of tourists coming, and I plan to actively use the dating app to go on more dates."

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