Shock for Kilde: Norwegian suffers another serious injury
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde ruptured his Achilles tendon during a training crash in Chile. The Norwegian had just fought his way back.
Devastating news for Norwegian ski star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde.
The 33-year-old ruptured his Achilles tendon during downhill training in Chile on Wednesday. The Norwegian Ski Federation announced this in an official statement on Thursday afternoon.
Kilde is now on his way to Innsbruck, where he will undergo further examinations by his trusted medical team. Possible treatment options will also be clarified there.
Further Steps Unclear
Kilde's future remains uncertain for now. The Norwegian Ski Federation announced further information will be provided once the next steps are determined.
Kilde had only just fought his way back into the World Cup after his severe crash in Wengen in 2024.