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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 suffered a huge cut to his leg and dislocated his shoulder during which he severed ligaments and damaged his rotator cuff.
Aleksander shared on his social media how much pain he had been in and how slow and frustrating the recovery process has been for him. The skier admitted that the pain he was in was a “10/10 worst pain I’ve ever felt following the surgery.” He was told by his doctors that he would need to spend seven weeks in a wheelchair, so it has been great to see the 31-year-old skier standing on his own feet again in his mother’s post.
”7 weeks ago, our world turned upside down. The crash in Wengen left us terrified, unsure of what the future held for Aleksander. The fear and uncertainty were overwhelming, but through it all, we clung to hope.
Today, we’re amazed by Aleksander’s progress. From lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair, he now sees a glimmer of hope for a return to be able to live the life that he loves.
It’s a journey, (and there are still some uncertainties) filled with ups and downs, but his determination, strength and positivity continue to inspire and impress us every day. We love you @akilde ❤️
🫶🏻Thank you for cheering on Aleksander’s journey as he continues to defy the odds and chase his dreams.
🫶🏻Thank you all for your unwavering support during this challenging time.”
— Kristin Aamodt Kilde
Kilde is shown in one of the videos walking on an Anti-Gravity Treadmill and in another video walking slowly unaided in the gym under the guidance of a physical therapist. His mother provides an insight into the arduous and slow task of an athlete coming back from such devastating injuries.
While Kilde’s return to the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit is still uncertain at this stage, it is encouraging to see the Norwegian ski racer back on his own two feet.
