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Aleksander Aamodt Kilde

Norwegian Ski Racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Will Not Compete During the 2024-25 FIS Alpine World Cup Season Due to Lingering Injuries

Norwegian ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announced on his social media channels today that he will not compete during the 2024-25 season. ”Here we are, guys — don’t worry, I’m not retiring, but I do have some updates for you,” the speed specialist opened his video message on Instagram. Unfortunately, Kilde’s injuries have not healed enough to enable him to […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 23, 2024
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Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Suffers Yet Another Setback to His Return to FIS Alpine World Cup

Norwegian speed specialist Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has suffered yet another setback to his comeback, with the infection in his shoulder not clearing up and the athlete finding himself back in hospital. Kilde crashed in January 2024 during the Lauberhorn race in Wengen, Switzerland, which resulted in a serious cut to his leg and dislocation of his left shoulder. The dislocation […]

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Julia Schneemann | August 20, 2024
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Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Returns to On-Snow Training 5 Months Post Horror Crash

More than five months after his horrific ski accident, Aleksander Aamodt has made his return to skiing. The Norwegian skier was spotted at SNØ indoor ski center in Lørenskog, Norway. ”It’s been a long way to get where I am today. It’s been a rollercoaster. I am now back to a normal existence. But it’s not enough to win the […]

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Julia Schneemann | June 19, 2024
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U.S. Ski Racer Mikaela Shiffrin & Norway’s Speed Specialist Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Are Engaged

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin and Norwegian ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are engaged. The couple shared the happy news on their social media today, April 4. The 29-year-old American and 31-year-old Norwegian have been dating for three years. We know we tricked readers with an April Fool’s article last year regarding a supposed wedding, but we can assure SnowBrains readers […]

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Julia Schneemann | April 4, 2024
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[PHOTOS] Norwegian Ski Racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Shares Update on Recovery

Not to be outdone by his mom, Norwegian ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde shared an update on his recovery on his own Instagram account. His mother Kristin had shared an emotional update on her social media channels just days before. Related: Update on Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s Recovery Process Following his Lauberhorn Crash Aleksander Aamodt Kilde had crashed during the Downhill […]

Julia Schneemann | March 9, 2024
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Update on Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s Recovery Process Following his Lauberhorn Crash

Seven weeks after Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s horrific accident at the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland, Kristin Aamodt Kilde, Aleksander’s mother, shared an update on her son’s recovery on social media. Aleksander Aamodt Kilde had lost control during the Downhill race of the FIS Alpine World Cup at Wengen on January 13, crashing at full speed into the B-nets. The Norwegian athlete […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2024
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Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Shares Update & Shocking Pictures After Lauberhorn Crash

Norwegian speed specialist Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has given an update on his health following his high-speed crash on the Lauberhorn racecourse on January 13, 2024. The Norwegian ski racer had shot into the nets at full speed during the Downhill at Wengen, Switzerland, cutting his calf, dislocating his shoulder, and severing tendons in the shoulder. In a press conference today, […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 1, 2024
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Kilde Injured in Shocking Crash During Downhill Race on Lauberhorn Race Course at Wengen, Switzerland

Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde was injured in a horrific crash on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The Norwegian racing legend was competing in the Downhill race of the FIS Alpine World Cup at Wengen, Switzerland, when he lost control on the bottom section of the course and crashed at full speed into the B-nets. The Norwegian athlete appeared severely injured and […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 14, 2024
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Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt Wins First-Ever Downhill FIS World Cup Race at Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland

Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt won his first-ever Downhill World Cup race at the famous Lauberhorn race in Wengen, Switzerland. Having debuted in 1930, the Lauberhorn race is the oldest ski race in the world and with 4.48km (2.8 miles) the longest Downhill World Cup course in the world. The 26-year-old had finished in second place a total of eight times until […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 11, 2024
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Oakely Drops Iconic YouTube Series Featuring the World’s Best International Skiers

An action-packed new series of films from Oakley® reveals the spirit and drive of the brand’s most iconic winter sports athletes, on and off the slopes. The series is filled with superstars, including Mikaela Shiffrin, Walker Woodring, Sage Kotsenburg, Hunter Henderson, Ralph Welponer, Mathilde Gremaud, Ståle Sandbech, Aleksander Kilde, Kaditane Gomis, Judd Henkes, Annika Morgan, Tristan Feinberg, Yuki Kadono and […]

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Shiffrin and Kilde Swap the Slopes for the Red Carpet at the Time 100 Gala

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U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin and her partner Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the Norwegian speed specialist, swapped ski gear for black tie attire as they attended the Time Magazine gala that honored the 100 most influential figures of 2023. More than 300 guests attended the gala at New York’s Lincoln Center at which the the seven-times World Champion and most successful […]

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Julia Schneemann | April 28, 2023
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Mikaela Shiffrin Will Race for Norway From 23/24 After Secret Wedding to Norway’s Aleksander Kilde

Shiffrin Kilde

  *Please note this was an April Fools’ Joke U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin and Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde tied the knot in a secret wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The 28-year-old American and 30-year-old Norwegian have been dating for two years and announced their plans to holiday in Mexico after the World Cup Finals on their Instagram Accounts. […]

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Julia Schneemann | April 1, 2023
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Mikaela Shiffrin Earned More Than $1 Million in Prize Money in 22/23 World Cup Season

Shiffrin crystal globes 2023

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin not only finished the 22/23 FIS World Cup season winning the Overall Crystal Globe, the Slalom Crystal Globe, and the Giant Slalom Crystal Globe, but the 28-year-old also walked away with more than $1 million in prize money. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Is The First Skier To Win Over $1 MILLION In Prize Money Each FIS […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 26, 2023
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Super-G Tightly Held in Swiss Hands at 2023 Alpine World Cup Finals in Soldeu, Andorra

Lara Gut Behrami and Marco Odermatt

Thursday, March 16, saw the Men’s and Women’s Super-G event and the award for the end-of-season Super-G trophy, the elusive Crystal Globe, for the top-ranked skier in the discipline at the end of the 22/23 World Cup season. Both the World Cup win and the Super-G Crystal Globe went to Switzerland, with Marco Odermatt winning the men’s race and trophy […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 16, 2023
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Recap of the 2023 FIS Alpine World Cup Finals in Downhill in Soldeu, Andorra

Kilde

Kicking off the Alpine World Cup Finals in Soldeu, Andorra, were the alpine speed teams. The first event on the World Cup Finals calendar were the Men’s and Women’s Downhill events. A Downhill race is the fastest of the Alpine events and consists of a single run. Skiers will often reach speeds of 80-90mph. Germany’s Romed Baumann was first in […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 16, 2023
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Highlights from Aspen’s Super-G, as Switzerland’s Odermatt Secures Super-G Crystal Globe

Marco Odermatt

Another eventful day at Aspen, CO, wraps up as the scheduled three-day World Cup race weekend in Colorado ends. Switzerland’s Odermatt won the Super-G race, which pushed him to 640 points in the Super-G ranking. This puts Odermatt almost 200 points ahead of second-ranked Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, thus guaranteeing the Swiss the season’s Super-G Crystal Globe. The Norwegian came […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2023
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Highlights from Aspen’s Downhill, as Norway’s Kilde Secures Downhill Crystal Globe

Kilde Aspen

After Friday’s cancellation, Saturday’s Downhill race at Aspen, CO, went as planned. It was an eventful day with many highlights, but the biggest was probably the winner and favorite, Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, winning his 21st career World Cup and 8th season victory at Aspen’s Downhill course, securing him the 22/23 season Downhill Crystal Globe. Kilde’s sensational 22/23 season follows […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2023
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Norway’s Kilde Enjoys Powder At Palisades Tahoe, CA, But Gets a Sick Burn From U.S. Skier Bennett For His Powder Skills

Kilde Palisades

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde may be the highest ranked Downhill skier in the world, but even he is not safe from getting mocked on social media. The Norwegian ski racer posted a video on Instagram of him enjoying the legendary powder at Palisades Tahoe, CA, the Friday before the Giant Slalom race he was competing in on Saturday, February 25, 2023. […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 1, 2023
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Honoring the Stars of the 2023 FIS Alpine World Championships

The 2023 FIS Alpine World Championships in Courchevel and Méribél, France, finished on Sunday after 13 Alpine race events. After two exciting weeks with as many favorites winning medals and underdogs claiming the podium, it is time to honor the competition’s top performers. Superstar of the World Championships was, without doubt, Mikaela Shiffrin, who came away with a total of three […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 21, 2023
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Swiss Double Downhill Victory After Odermatt Beats Kilde, Canada’s Cameron as Surprise 3rd At 2023 World Championships

Downhill Podium

Sunday’s Men’s Downhill was probably the week’s most anticipated event at the 2023 World Championships in Courchevel and Méribél, France. Some consider the downhill the ‘King of Alpine discipline’, and what’s more awe-inspiring than Alpine skiers hurtling down the mountain at speeds exceeding 90 mph? It takes a particular fearless personality to be able to do that; they are certainly […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2023
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