Mikaela Shiffrin sends message to terminated Washington Post journalist after Olympic run
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic gold medalist in women's slalom, publicly thanked journalist Barry Svrluga after he was laid off from the Washington Post due to the closure of its sports section.
- Shiffrin praised Svrluga for his integrity and passion in covering her career's highs and lows, expressing support as he transitions from the Post.
- Svrluga, whose final assignment was covering Shiffrin’s Olympic performance, reciprocated the appreciation, highlighting his enjoyment in covering her career.
- The Washington Post's decision to eliminate its sports department came just before the Milan Cortina Games, impacting longtime sports journalists like Svrluga.
