Aleksander Aamodt Kilde

1.1. Childhood and Affiliations

Kilde was born on September 21, 1992, in Bærum, Akershus, Norway. He represents the sports club Lommedalens IL. Kilde stands at 5.9 ft ^{(1.81 m)} tall. Although his middle name, Aamodt, is derived from his mother's maiden name, he is not related to the legendary Norwegian alpine skier Kjetil André Aamodt.

1.2. Junior Success and World Cup Debut

Kilde's early career was marked by significant achievements at the junior level. In 2013, he became the junior world champion in giant slalom at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, Canada. That same season, he also claimed the European Cup overall title. Kilde further showcased his potential by finishing second in the Super-G at the Norwegian national championships, just 0.11 seconds behind winner Aksel Lund Svindal. He made his FIS Alpine Ski World Cup debut in October 2012 and has been a consistent competitor on the circuit since the 2014 season.

2.1. Rise to Prominence

Kilde earned his first World Cup podium finish in a super-G event at Val Gardena, Italy, in December 2015. This was a notable achievement, as he secured third place in a historic Norwegian sweep, finishing behind teammates Aksel Lund Svindal and Kjetil Jansrud.

His career peaked in the 2019-20 season, when he won the prestigious World Cup overall title. This victory followed the retirement of Marcel Hirscher, who had dominated the circuit with eight consecutive overall titles. Despite winning two races in Val Gardena in December 2020, Kilde was unable to defend his overall title in the subsequent season due to a season-ending injury in January 2021.

The 2021-22 season proved to be Kilde's most successful to date, as he achieved a personal best of nine podium finishes, including seven wins and two second-place results. During this season, he won the Super-G crystal globe for the second time in his career and secured his first Downhill crystal globe.

2.2. Major Competition Achievements

Kilde has represented Norway in multiple major international competitions, securing medals at both the Winter Olympics and the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.

At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Kilde finished 13th in the Super-G at Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort. He did not finish in the downhill or the combined events, though he notably placed fourth in the downhill portion of the combined.

His Olympic breakthrough came at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where he won two medals. He earned a bronze medal in the Super-G and a silver medal in the alpine combined, a surprising result given his primary focus on speed events. He also placed fifth in the downhill event at these Games.

At the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Courchevel, Kilde achieved further international success, winning two silver medals in both the Downhill and Super-G disciplines.

2.3. Injuries and Comebacks

Throughout his career, Kilde has faced significant injuries that have impacted his competition seasons. A season-ending injury in January 2021 forced him to withdraw from competition, preventing him from defending his World Cup overall title. He also experienced an injury in mid-January 2024, which again curtailed his season. Despite these setbacks, Kilde has consistently demonstrated resilience, making successful comebacks to the World Cup circuit and major championships.

3.1. Season Titles

3.2. Season Standings

3.3. Race Victories

Kilde has achieved 21 World Cup victories in total, comprising 12 in Downhill and 9 in Super-G. He has secured 48 podiums, including 20 in Downhill, 24 in Super-G, 1 in Giant Slalom, and 3 in Combined.

3.4. Podium Summary

4.1. World Championship Results

4.2. Olympic Results

5.1. Family and Relationships

Kilde's middle name, Aamodt, is derived from his mother's maiden name; however, he shares no familial relation with fellow Norwegian alpine racer Kjetil André Aamodt. Since early 2021, Kilde has been in a widely publicized relationship with American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who is also a decorated overall World Cup winner. The couple announced their engagement on April 4, 2024.