The 2023/2024 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season, spanning from October 28, 2023, to March 24, 2024, has commenced, featuring ninety exhilarating events consisting of four gruelling disciplines: Slalom, giant slalom, Super-G, and downhill. Among the world’s best ski racers in this season’s top rankings, Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 91st major distinction, fortuitously drinking in her victory. However, while Shiffrin relishes her recognition, her boyfriend, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde–a Norwegian alpine ski racer–is still pursuing an equivalent milestone in his sporting career.
As Aleksander Kilde’s passionate fan club eagerly anticipates his triumph in the upcoming Alta Badia race, murmurs of concern arise amid the excitement regarding his girlfriend.
Playful banter amidst FIS Alpine Ski
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Recently, Atle Lie McGrath, a prominent Norwegian World Cup alpine ski racer and a valued member of the Norwegian Alpine Ski Team, shared a heartwarming and encouraging post on Instagram. The photo showcased him alongside Shiffrin against a backdrop of a bucolic, picturesque, snow-filled scenery, radiating a wonderful camaraderie. The caption conveyed unwavering support – “The @akilde fan club going strong. Wishing our boy the best of luck for tomorrow’s race.”
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However, what made this interaction even more captivating was Kilde’s reply, which was a delightful blend of humor and sarcasm. He quipped, “Damn that’s a great picture!! Love your support always, just don’t steal my girl Atleboy,” displaying both possessiveness and gratitude in a playful manner. McGrath, in response, added a touch of lightness by stating, “@akilde I wouldn’t even steal a cookie from you. You can be scary sometimes.”
Mutual support and shared inspiration galore
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During the whole season, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Mikaela Shiffrin supported each other and even celebrated each other’s achievements. Kilde quipped – “The way we communicate, we give each other support, we can sit there and be confident about what we do right now. Same bib, same silver medal, it’s a cool story, let’s make it gold at the next opportunity, everything is possible.”
Kilde, elated after earning his first World Championship medal in the men’s Super G in Courchevel, France, expressed, “It’s been a good start for both of us. Yesterday (Wednesday) it was fun to watch her ski, she gives me a lot of inspiration.” He highlighted their shared support and unity.
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