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While the Audi FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2023/24 is underway, it’s a suitable occasion for the snowy couple to share wins. Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde have been dating since 2021, but no event saw their love outpouring for each other as much as the recent World Cup. The former being the most decorated skier in history, recently came under the weather to keep her 100th win run in suspension. But her beau is in no mood to stop.

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Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the Norwegian skier specializing in speed events Downhill and Super-G, had a prolific 2021/2022 season. Being the most notable year of his career, that season landed him seven golds and a pair of silver. But the 2023/24 season needs special mention, as he already stands with 6 podiums with the finals being two months away.

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Aleksander Kilde’s back-to-back wins

Atle Lie McGrath, a member of the Norwegian Alpine Ski Team, has posted an Instagram story capturing the after-win celebrations of the athletes. Captioning the story as “And @akilde for back 2 back. #champ”, he focused on the reigning champ Kilde’s face to show him off. As of now, the 31-year-old 2019–20 World Cup overall title holder has clinched two Downhill silvers and one bronze, two Super-G bronze, and his first Giant Slalom podium ever. Though Shiffrin has ruled herself out from the Zauchensee race, the family has enough reasons to rejoice.

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On the Lauberhorn slopes, Kilde’s formidable opponent Marco Odermatt had clinched the top spot, thus pushing the former to third. But his loving girlfriend never skipped a scope to drink to his successes. Posting a story with the caption “Yeaaaaaa bibiiii,” the 2x Olympic gold medalist had shared Kilde’s post reading “Thankful to have the ability to get out there today to kick off the classics!!, referring to his Super-G third place. Coming back to Mikaela Shiffrin, her family stepped in to boost her confidence during sick days.

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Mikaela Shiffrin spends time with family

Who doesn’t love to be around family when the body and mind crave some warmth? Everyone, but especially the skiing queen. During the season transition, some unforeseen illnesses are common. But the only cure is some quality family time. Taking to her Instagram story, Shiffrin captioned “Fam bam is finally here!!!!” 

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It’s just not her mom Eileen Shiffrin gracing the frame this time. Her brother Taylor Shiffrin and sister-in-law also joined the mom-daughter duo to give company to the history maker. While the World Cup champion may still demand some time to recover before making her comeback, her fanbase is as hopeful as ever. After all, the 100th career mark is still pending.

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