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Sensational Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin broke Lindsey Vonn’s long-standing record of 82 World Cup wins in the female category. The 27-year-old athlete made history in a giant slalom event with her 83rd World Cup victory in Kronplatz, Italy. Surprisingly, this is her season’s 9th world cup success. What a champion! Encouraged, her better half applauded her significant achievement with a loving gesture.

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Wondering how he cheered on to his invincible girlfriend? Let’s find out.

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Boyfriend Aleksander Kilde acclaims Mikaela Shiffrin’s epic victory

Norwegian alpine skier and partner, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde congratulated Shiffrin on her grand triumph by adding a heartwarming Instagram story. Specifically, he added a video of the epic moment when she was declared as the winner. He wrote, “GOAT” for his champion other half, as she expressed her pride by lifting her hands in joy.

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Evidently, it’s been a great start for the duo’s professional careers, since even Kilde aced the men’s downhill 2023 World Cup this week in Kitzbühel. He got ahead of his competitors at a significant pace and finished gloriously. Even though he was placed sixth in the alpine event, he steered clear of a probable crash that could’ve turned out ugly. 

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Speaking of Shiffrin, she had been intending to demolish the world record since long as she was only one World Cup victory away from re-writing history. However, the athlete now, will be aiming to pipe the ultimate record of 86 wins by former Swedish skier, Ingemar Stenmark. Nonetheless, Kilde’s victory itself was commended by some of the greatest athletes and celebs.

Aleksander Kilde saluted by Khaby Lame.

Social media sensation, Khabane “Khaby” Lame took to his Instagram to praise the 30-year-old pro. In his story, he posed with the athlete while lifting the cup. In addition, he added a an appreciative caption that read, “Coming down from these mountains, with indescribable speed, I had never seen such a thing in my life. You are simply a monster.

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Moreover, Khaby was among other famous personalities that buoyed the man of action. Lindsey Vonn and Arnold Schwarzenegger too congratulated him on his phenomenal performance.

Watch this story: Mikaela Schiffrin and Aleksander Kilde Share a Heartwarming Kiss after Dominating the Worldcup Downhill Finals

It’s all about joy and triumphs for the iconic duo this time. Are you expecting a palatial celebration from the power couple of alpine skiing? Let us know in the comments.

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Tiyasa is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen focus on ice hockey. She is as fascinated by the speed of the ice hockey players as she is by the surges of the surfers in the high seas. Drawing inspiration from legendary figures like Wayne Gretzky, the iconic GOAT of the Edmonton Oilers, Tiyasa's writing reflects her admiration for the tenacity and grit displayed by athletes in the face of challenges. With a background as a competitive basketball player during her school days, and a deep admiration for Michael Jordan, Tiyasa brings a unique perspective to her sports writing, combining her love for various sports and their icons. For Tiyasa, learning is a constant pursuit, much like the ever-evolving nature of ice hockey. She believes that knowledge is like ice, never melting, and she constantly strives to expand her understanding of the sports world through meticulous research and analysis. She continues to pursue her goal of carving a niche for herself in the American sports arena. Beyond her passion for sports, Tiyasa finds solace in art, and often spends her quiet evenings indulging in artistic pursuits.

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