"Supported me from day one" - Mikaela Shiffrin's fiance Aleksander Kilde opens up about American's impact on his comeback to skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin's fiancé, Aleksander Kilde, opened up about her impact on his comeback to skiing after almost two years. Kilde previously competed at the Lauberhorn downhill in Wengen in January 2024, where he met a severe accident that led to grave injuries.

On the final run of the course in Wengen, the Norwegian skier crashed so hard that it led to serious injuries in his lower right leg and his left shoulder. Moreover, during the recovery process, he contracted sepsis (an infection in his shoulder), which forced him to undergo two surgeries in Austria, in August 2024 and February 2025. After spending 683 days in rehabilitation, Kilde announced that he would make his comeback at the downhill event in Beaver Creek, Colorado, on December 5, 2025.

However, being confident in his newly gained strength and trust in his recovery process, Kilde preponed his return and competed at the men's super-G race at Copper Mountain, in Colorado, USA, on Thursday, November 27, 2025. As he slid through the slope, his greatest supporter, fiancée, and American skier Mikaela Shiffrin, watched through the sidelines. Following his comeback race, Kilde opened up on his fiancée's support, stating she not only helped him grow as a person but also as an athlete.

Sharing his admiration for Shiffrin, Kilde said:

"She has supported me from day one. Not only personally, but also as an athlete. I'm glad that I can share so much with her. The support I've gotten from her has been insane. I love her." (via bluewin.ch)

Kilde settled in 22nd place in his first race since returning to the slope.

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Mikaela Shiffrin opens up on watching her fiancé Aleksander Kilde's comeback to sport

Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde at The 2023 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Getty Images)

Mikaela Shiffrin shared her pride in her fiancé, Aleksander Kilde, as he made a remarkable return to the sport after navigating a tough injury-ridden period.

"It was very special that I was able to be there for his comeback. I'm very proud of him." Shiffrin said via bluewin.ch.

Shiffrin and Kilde started dating in 2020 and made their relationship public in May 2021. They made their first public appearance together at the 2021 ESPY Awards. After dating for a long period, Shiffrin and Kilde announced their engagement in April 2024. Shiffrin is poised to compete in Copper Mountain on Saturday and Sunday.