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Among the athletes competing in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, one American luger is making waves not just on the ice, but in the dating scene as well. Sofia Kirkby, a 24-year-old member of the U.S. women’s luge team, has caught the attention of fans and fellow athletes alike with her unique approach to finding romance.<\/p>\n

Kirkby recently took to social media to announce her search for a Valentine’s Day date on February 14. In a surprising turn of events, she received an overwhelming response, with more than 600 men sliding into her DMs across various platforms over just three days.<\/p>\n

On February 10, Kirkby treated her Instagram followers to a candid video where she reviewed some of the messages from her eager suitors.<\/p>\n

The young Olympian had previously shared that she was on the lookout for a potential date within the Olympic Village. However, she playfully added that if she couldn’t find her match among fellow athletes, she’d be open to connecting with a fan.<\/p>\n

The video showcases Kirkby’s genuine surprise and excitement at the unexpected deluge of date requests. With a touch of humor, she teased that she might personally reach out to promising candidates to arrange meet-ups.<\/p>\n

Kirkby is scheduled to compete alongside her teammate, 25-year-old Sibon Fogan, until February 12 (local time).<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day, which falls right after her competition, Kirkby shared her hopes for a romantic rendezvous. “After the race, it’ll be Valentine’s Day. I’m thinking we’ll share a cappuccino, and I’ll give him a pin badge I made myself,” she mused. With a twinkle in her eye, she added, “Who knows? Love might just be in the air.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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