Sophia Kirkby, the Team USA luge athlete who declared herself the "most eligible bachelorette" at the Winter Olympics, is now dating a fan who contacted her via direct message.
The 24-year-old and her doubles partner Chevonne Forgan finished fifth in the luge competition in Cortina. Rather than return home disappointed, Kirkby remained in the athletes' village to enjoy the festivities.
She had been active on dating apps Hinge and Tinder, and also appealed to American snowboarder Jake Pates for a date. However, it was an enterprising fan who secured a date after messaging her two weeks ago.
The fan, who is from the United States but lives in the UK, flew to Cortina to see her. Kirkby shared details of their dates on Instagram, including a pizza dinner, a spa day, and a Michelin-star meal, but kept his face hidden.
Kirkby told the New York Post that Team USA pays a premium for its athletes to stay in the Olympic Village for the entire duration, so she is treating the time as a holiday.
