Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is having a second operation after a high-speed crash at Wengen.

The Norwegian downhill racer suffered torn ligaments and nerve damage in the crash.

What happened?

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashed into safety fences at the final turn of the longest downhill race on the World Cup circuit at Wengen, Switzerland, on Saturday.

He was airlifted to a hospital in Bern, where he underwent urgent surgery to repair a severe cut and nerve damage in his right calf.

Why it matters for Aleksander Aamodt Kilde

The 31-year-old Norwegian's injuries are a significant setback, as he will miss skiing's most feared and prized downhill at Kitzbühel, Austria, which he won in each of the past two years.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde posted on social media that he is doing "surprisingly well" considering the impact of the crash.

What comes next?

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will undergo a second operation on Thursday to repair two torn ligaments in his right shoulder.

His girlfriend, Mikaela Shiffrin, was with him when he woke up after the first surgery and has been supporting him throughout his recovery.

And Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is staying positive, re-posting a video clip of himself dancing with teammates on Instagram.

The former World Cup overall champion is a two-time Olympic medalist and winner of the season-long World Cup downhill title for the past two years.

So Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is hopeful that he will make a full recovery and return to skiing soon.

But for now, he will be watching the downhill at Kitzbühel, Austria, from the sidelines, hoping that everyone makes it down safely.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde's crash occurred on Saturday, and he underwent his first surgery on the same day.

Mikaela Shiffrin traveled from Austria to Switzerland to be with Aleksander Aamodt Kilde after his crash.

She then returned to Austria and won her next race on Tuesday in a night slalom under floodlights at Flachau.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde's second operation is scheduled for Thursday, and he will likely face a long recovery period.

The Norwegian downhill racer is known for his speed and agility on the slopes, and his fans are wishing him a speedy recovery.