“I’ll Be Back, Wengen” — Why Training Comes Before Racing
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde explains why patience and preparation come before racing as he skips Wengen during his comeback season and focuses on repetition and training over emotion.
Milestone Victory for Moeller in the Stelvio Super-G: Kriechmayr Back on Podium and Monney Shines Again in Top 3
Norweigian Fredrik Moeller earns his first World Cup victory on the challenging Stelvio super-G track. Vincent Kriechmayr finished 2nd and Alexis Monney in 3rd.
World Cup Speed Stars on U.S. vs. European Race Culture: Odermatt, Paris, and More Weigh In
Birds of Prey Crowd Photo: Meredith Guinan World Cup Speed Stars Weigh In Marco Odermatt
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Faces New Challenges After Latest Shoulder Surgery
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the 31-year-old Norwegian star, will face a prolonged rehabilitation after falling in Wengen last January. According to the Norwegian Ski Federation's press release, Kilde recently underwent another surgery on his left shoulder at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.
Inside the Norwegian Men’s Speed Team: Injuries, Recovery and Future Prospects
The Norwegian men’s speed team has captured over a third of the World Cup speed discipline globes in the past 20 years, including Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s three globes during the past two seasons. However, no Norwegian men started this year in the World Cup Finals’ super-G and downhill events.
Continued Conflict: No Comeback for Aamodt Kilde Without Norwegian Ski Federation Changes
The rehabilitation process after his terrible Wengen downhill crash is not the only topic on Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s mind. The injured ski racing giant speaks out officially about his distrust in the top leadership of the Norwegian Ski Federation. Without changes, he will not return to ski racing.
Ski Racing Star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s Horrific Crash and Road to Recovery
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashed hard in the Wengen Lauberhorn downhill on January 13. Now, the ski racing star opens up about the severe implications of his injuries. His current primary goal is to be able to walk again and live a normal life.
