Aleksander Kilde to Miss 2024-25 Ski Season

Norwegian skiing star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will miss the entire 2024-25 Alpine Ski World Cup season due to a severe shoulder injury sustained in a crash during a downhill race in Switzerland last January. The two-time Olympic medallist has undergone multiple surgeries and continues to battle a persistent infection that has compromised his shoulder, necessitating further reconstructive surgery. Kilde is committed to his rehabilitation and aims for a strong comeback after a three to four-month recovery period post-surgery. His fiancée, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin, expressed her support and admiration for his resilience as she prepares for the season opener in Soelden, Austria. The couple faces this challenging period with determination, despite the setback impacting Kilde's competitive plans for the coming season.