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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 23, 2024 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
[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 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2024 0 Comments
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, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 1, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Heartwarming Post About the Immediate Aftermath of Boyfriend Kilde’s Crash America’s legendary skier, Mikaela Shiffrin, has shared a heartwarming post on her Instagram account about the rollercoaster of emotions the last week has been for the athlete amidst her boyfriend’s season-ending crash on the famous Lauberhorn race course in Wengen, Switzerland. The US skier describes how heartbreaking it was to watch his crash live on TV and then rushed to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 18, 2024 1 Comment
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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 14, 2024 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
Crashes, Trophies, and Déjà Vus — FIS World Cup Recap It was an eventful week for the FIS World Cup circuit, both in Alpine as well as Snowboarding. We have recapped the highlights for SnowBrains readers. At the beginning of the week, all eyes were on the Women’s Slalom event in Flachau, Austria. After Mikaela Shiffrin had won her 82nd World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, the week prior, everyone […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 17, 2023 0 Comments
Race Recap: Kilde, Kriechmayr Take Wins in Legendary Downhill World Cups In Wengen, Switzerland Wengen, Switzerland is one of the most iconic and classic downhill races on the Men’s FIS World Cup circuit. Known as the Lauberhorn, the downhill track in Wengen is the longest on the tour with a length of 2.65 miles (4.27km). When the full course is run, times safely cross the two-and-a-half minute mark. Most of the other Men’s downhills are […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | January 18, 2022 0 Comments
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