Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the 31-year-old Norwegian skier, suffered a season-ending injury on Saturday during a World Cup downhill race in Wengen, Switzerland.
What happened?
Kilde fell near the bottom of the run and crashed into the sideline, and was airlifted to a hospital in Bern for treatment.
Injury Details
He was treated for a dislocated shoulder and a cut in his calf, but fortunately has no fractures, according to his team's doctor, Marc Jacob Strauss.
Support from Mikaela Shiffrin
Kilde's girlfriend, Mikaela Shiffrin, visited him in the hospital and posted selfies with him on Instagram, showing her love and support.
Kilde posted an update on Instagram, saying he's "patched up" and grateful for the messages of love and support.
## Road to Recovery
The Olympic athlete is now out for the rest of the season, but his team is aiming for him to be ready for the next season, according to Strauss.
Kilde had recently earned his first podium position in a giant slalom competition at a World Cup event in Adelboden, Switzerland, on a date prior to the crash.
Shiffrin celebrated his success, sharing a video of him celebrating the win on TV, and praising his amazing skiing.
The couple has been together since early 2021, and Kilde has said that they are each other's biggest supporters.
Kilde told Ski Racing that he loves to be around Shiffrin and experience her focus and humanity.
He's going to do everything he can to have that feeling for the rest of his life, and deliver his best performance.
The season-ending injury is a setback, but Kilde is in good hands with Shiffrin by his side, and he's already looking forward to the next season.
On Saturday night, Kilde was treated for his injuries, and his team shared an update on Instagram, saying he's in good hands at the hospital in Bern.
Kilde's crash was a brutal reminder of the risks involved in alpine skiing, but he's still grateful for the sport and the love and support of his fans.
The Norwegian skier is expected to make a full recovery, and his team is already planning for his return to the slopes next season.
Kilde's injury is a blow to his team, but they're confident that he'll come back stronger than ever, and they're looking forward to seeing him compete again soon.
The World Cup downhill race in Wengen, Switzerland, was a thrilling event, with many top skiers competing for the top spot, but Kilde's crash was the most dramatic moment of the day.
Kilde's fans are wishing him a speedy recovery, and they're looking forward to seeing him back on the slopes soon, competing at the highest level.
The Olympic athlete is known for his skill and determination, and he's expected to make a full recovery and come back stronger than ever.
Kilde's team is providing him with the best care and support, and they're confident that he'll be ready for the next season, and competing at the highest level once again.
The season-ending injury is a setback, but Kilde is already looking forward to the next season, and he's determined to come back stronger than ever, and compete at the highest level.