How Did Mikaela Shiffrin Meet Her Partner Aleksander Kilde? – An Icy Relationship Story

Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde have been inseparable for the last two skiing seasons. The “power couple” have been each other’s biggest cheerleaders ever since the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, which ended in misery for the American legend. However, she dusted off the wintery chills with romantic summertime activities.

Whether it is adhering to the thrilling allure of speed at the Formula 1 GP in Silverstone or making a stunning red-carpet splash at the ESPY Awards, Shiffrin and Kilde have enjoyed their time off the slopes. However, not much is known about the genesis story of their star-crossed love affair. Now, that is set to change as hidden details of their relationship have been unearthed for the public to devour. How exactly did this meet cute materialise, you ask?!

Romeo and Juliet? nah, More like Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde

The Norwegian skiing champion is fairly unknown to American fans. It is a fact that Aleksander Kilde once acknowledged, saying, “I’ll always be the ‘plus one’ when I’m around Mikaela”. For those who do not know about Shiffrin’s beau, Kilde has earned several accolades in the World Cup, Olympic Games, and World Championships. Known as the “Arnold Schwarzenegger of skiing” for his bench-pressing prowess, the Norse began his athletic career as a football player. However, as he later noted, his happiness lay in skiing. Kilde made the “really hard decision” to jump wagons. This decision not only propelled the skiing legend to widespread fame but also led him to discover the love of his life. An entertainment forum named Pure Wow has rediscovered hidden details about their first encounter.

Aleksander Kilde and Mikaela Shiffrin met during a FIS Alpine Ski World Cup many years ago. Kilde made the first move and asked her out on a date. However, Shiffrin playfully denied the offer, and he “seems to have taken it as a rejection”. Despite the rejection, Kilde remained cordial and respectful towards Shiffrin. However, the love really blossomed during the challenging times in each of their lives.

Mikaela Shiffrin and Kilde’s serendipitous journey through challenging times

In 2021, Mikaela Shiffrin was grieving the passing of her father. Aleksander Kilde was recuperating from a serious injury that had crippled him. Both skiers came to each other’s aid and mental support during these periods of their lives. Shiffrin succinctly expressed her admiration for the Nord, saying, “Last year he got in touch with me again with a really nice and supportive message to my family once I started racing again after my dad’s accident, and this time we just never stopped chatting”.

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Making things Insta official in May 2021, the duo shared a snap of themselves for the fans. Cut to 2024, Aleksander Kilde is in the hospital after a brutal fall on the slopes in Wengen, Switzerland. Thankfully, he has Mikaela Shiffrin by his side to support him once again. One thing’s evident, though, nothing will ravage the bedrock of their love story.

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