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Boyfriend Makes a Cute 4 Letter Gesture for Mikaela Shiffrin As She Shatters Lindsey Vonn’s World Record

Published 01/24/2023, 11:15 AM EST

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Sensational Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin broke Lindsey Vonn’s long-standing record of 82 World Cup wins in the female category. The 27-year-old athlete made history in a giant slalom event with her 83rd World Cup victory in Kronplatz, Italy. Surprisingly, this is her season’s 9th world cup success. What a champion! Encouraged, her better half applauded her significant achievement with a loving gesture.

Wondering how he cheered on to his invincible girlfriend? Let’s find out.

Boyfriend Aleksander Kilde acclaims Mikaela Shiffrin’s epic victory

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Norwegian alpine skier and partner, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde congratulated Shiffrin on her grand triumph by adding a heartwarming Instagram story. Specifically, he added a video of the epic moment when she was declared as the winner. He wrote, “GOAT” for his champion other half, as she expressed her pride by lifting her hands in joy.

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Evidently, it’s been a great start for the duo’s professional careers, since even Kilde aced the men’s downhill 2023 World Cup this week in Kitzbühel. He got ahead of his competitors at a significant pace and finished gloriously. Even though he was placed sixth in the alpine event, he steered clear of a probable crash that could’ve turned out ugly. 

Speaking of Shiffrin, she had been intending to demolish the world record since long as she was only one World Cup victory away from re-writing history. However, the athlete now, will be aiming to pipe the ultimate record of 86 wins by former Swedish skier, Ingemar Stenmark. Nonetheless, Kilde’s victory itself was commended by some of the greatest athletes and celebs.

Aleksander Kilde saluted by Khaby Lame.

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Social media sensation, Khabane “Khaby” Lame took to his Instagram to praise the 30-year-old pro. In his story, he posed with the athlete while lifting the cup. In addition, he added a an appreciative caption that read, “Coming down from these mountains, with indescribable speed, I had never seen such a thing in my life. You are simply a monster.

Moreover, Khaby was among other famous personalities that buoyed the man of action. Lindsey Vonn and Arnold Schwarzenegger too congratulated him on his phenomenal performance.

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Watch this story: Mikaela Schiffrin and Aleksander Kilde Share a Heartwarming Kiss after Dominating the Worldcup Downhill Finals

It’s all about joy and triumphs for the iconic duo this time. Are you expecting a palatial celebration from the power couple of alpine skiing? Let us know in the comments.

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Tiyasa Biswas

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