Mikaela Shiffrin’s Boyfriend Aleksander Kilde’s Injury Update- How Is the Legend’s Partner Doing Now?

On January 16, 2024, the iconic Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, just moments before her descent down the slopes of Flachau, Austria, pondered, “If you’re gonna be here now, instead of with him, then you better make it worth it.” And then she did just that and added her 94th World Cup to her accolades. However, behind the pomp and glory of the moment, her heart and mind were miles away, lingering in a hospital in Bern. Days before this historic moment, Mikaela Shiffrin’s boyfriend, Aleksander Kilde, suffered a serious crash during a race.

On January 13, Mikaela Shiffrin was glued to the television to watch her boyfriend make waves in another downhill race. However, during the World Cup downhill race in Wengen, Switzerland, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, 31, crashed into the A-net wall at 120 kph and fell near the bottom of the run. The urgency of the situation even saw him being airlifted from the location to a hospital in Bern. Let’s find out how the Norwegian skier and boyfriend of Mikaela Shiffrin is doing now.

Health update on Aleksander Kilde, the boyfriend of Mikaela Shiffrin

On January 18, Aleksander Kilde gave an update about his accident. He shared, “I am thankful there’s no fracture – but I did sustain multiple injuries, including a pretty severe laceration in my calf with some nerve damage that required urgent surgery, and a shoulder dislocation.” The good news is that he’s back in Innsbruck with his parents, but he’s about to undergo surgery for two torn ligaments in his shoulder. He decided not to share any graphic photos of the cut because they might be too graphic for people to handle. The Norwegian Olympic skier, Kilde, also shared his gratitude for the support he’s received, especially from the medical professionals in Bern, Switzerland, and his physiotherapist, Henrik Legernes.

Speaking about his lady love, Mikaela Shiffrin, he said, “Mikaela and her family were with me when I woke up, and I am thankful my mom and dad are here now.” According to the latest update by Mikaela Shiffrin, she also acknowledged Kilde’s strength and the challenges he faced due to the accident and a busy racing schedule and shared, “He has had some very tough, painful, and overwhelming days and needs all of the support that he can get.🙏”

What does Shiffrin feel about the situation?

In the heartfelt post, Mikaela Shiffrin, who always displays her goofy side with Aleksander Kilde, got emotional as she penned an emotional message expressing her connection and love for Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. Describing her emotional rollercoaster over nearly 48 hours, which included “watching him get torn apart in Wengen from the TV, then airlifted, rushing with my family to meet @henriklegernes (such a hero during this time) at the hospital while Aleks went straight into surgery…and then finally seeing him as he was waking up hours later” made her “want to burn down the universe. ” 

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However, she acknowledged Kilde’s strength and kindness through it all, and she also appreciated the support from the medical team and the outpouring of love. She was even seen by his bedside in the hospital and even adorably made sure to feed him and care for him. Even Kilde, touched by her love, shared days ago,

“I’m here (and being taken care of by the one and only @mikaelashiffrin ❤️‍🩹)…” Fans have been deeply moved by the love exhibited by the queen of the snowy slopes, Mikaela Shiffrin, as she embodies the vow, “In sickness and in health,” caring for her beloved “Aleks.”

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