Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is back on the slopes, over a year after a heavy crash in January 2024.
What happened?
The Norwegian alpine racer suffered a shoulder injury during a downhill event in Wengen, Switzerland, on January 13, 2024.
He underwent a series of shoulder surgeries, complicated by an infection.
The required operations prompted him to sit out the entire 2024/2025 World Cup season.
Why it matters for Aleksander Aamodt Kilde
Kilde's return to the slopes is a significant step towards his goal of competing again at the highest level.
In December 2024, he visited Beaver Creek, Colorado, mingling with fellow racers and skiing.
He was initially there to support his fiancée, American alpine racing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin.
What comes next?
Kilde is hoping to ski competitively again at the first downhill event of next season in Beaver Creek.
If everything goes to plan, he could qualify for the upcoming 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Norwegian won two Olympic medals, one silver and one bronze, in Beijing, China, in 2022.
Kilde posted a series of photos from Galdhøpiggen, a summer ski center in Norway, on social media.
The images showed a long line of ski racing gates.
In one post, Kilde wrote, “Let’s just say the conditions could be better,” adding a winking face emoji.
Ski racing’s main governing body, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), shared Kilde’s post.
Positive comments flowed in, with one comment reading, “Welcome back!! Your hard work to get here is an inspiration!”
Another comment read, “Let's go Alex Kilde we love you.”
Kilde shared on social media that he’d undergone “a planned and (hopefully 🤞🏻) my last shoulder surgery” in February 2025.
He said, according to the *Vail Daily*, “It’s been a long journey. Actually, to be able to ski some turns today, that was emotional. It was beautiful, actually to be here.”
Kilde's fiancée, Mikaela Shiffrin, was also injured and unable to compete in December 2024.
The Norwegian isn't unfamiliar with the highest level of ski racing competition.
He has been working towards his return to competitive skiing.
Kilde's social media post was met with enthusiasm from the ski racing community.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) shared his post, showing support for the Norwegian alpine racer.
Kilde's return to the slopes is a significant step towards his goal of competing again at the highest level.
He is expected to face tough competition at the upcoming 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
But for now, Kilde is focused on his recovery and return to competitive skiing.
He is taking it one step at a time, enjoying his time on the slopes.
Kilde's fans are eagerly waiting for his return to competitive skiing.
They are hopeful that he will make a successful comeback.
The Norwegian alpine racer has a long journey ahead of him.
But with his determination and hard work, he is expected to make a strong comeback.
Kilde's return to the slopes is a positive sign for his fans.
It shows that he is on the right track towards his goal of competing again at the highest level.
The Norwegian alpine racer is expected to face many challenges on his road to recovery.
But with his experience and skill, he is expected to overcome them.
Kilde's social media post was a welcome surprise for his fans.
It showed that he is making progress towards his goal of competing again.
The Norwegian alpine racer is a talented athlete.
He has a strong passion for ski racing.
Kilde's return to the slopes is a significant step towards his goal of competing again at the highest level.
He is expected to make a strong comeback.
The Norwegian alpine racer is a fan favorite.
He is known for his skill and determination on the slopes.
Kilde's fans are eagerly waiting for his return to competitive skiing.
They are hopeful that he will make a successful comeback.
The Norwegian alpine racer has a long journey ahead of him.
But with his determination and hard work, he is expected to make a strong comeback.