Fresh off her historic third Olympic gold medal in women’s slalom at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin is shifting gears from the slopes to the aisle. The most decorated U.S. alpine skier ever has playfully confirmed her upcoming wedding to Norwegian fiancé Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, responding to eager fans with a direct and cheeky assurance: “We are getting married, guys.”
In a recent podcast appearance on her series “What’s the Point,” Shiffrin addressed the mounting questions about their wedding timeline following their April 2024 engagement. Amid lighthearted banter about societal pressure to tie the knot quickly after getting engaged, she laughed off the doubters: “Them: ‘If you don’t get married within two years of engagement, you’re probably not going to do it.’ Me: ‘F-U, watch us.'” She then added emphatically, “Yeah, we’re gonna… we’re going to get married guys. Calm down. Hundred percent it’s gonna happen. Just there’s just like a couple things that are going on right now.”
The couple, who began dating in 2021 and announced their engagement with a romantic mountain-side photo revealing Shiffrin’s stunning diamond ring flanked by gold bands, deliberately postponed detailed wedding planning to prioritize their athletic pursuits—including Shiffrin’s pursuit of Olympic glory and Kilde’s recovery from serious injuries that sidelined him from competing in these Games.
Shiffrin, 30, has repeatedly emphasized that their shared life as elite skiers provides unmatched support but also unique challenges, like navigating international schedules and rival national teams (Team USA vs. Team Norway). In interviews during the Olympics, she described debating venue scale: “Do you want a big one or a small one? It would be so fun to have a really, really big one and just invite everybody who’s ever been impactful in our lives. But also that seems like a lot. What if we just do a really, really small one?”
Kilde, a World Cup downhill specialist and Olympic medalist in his own right, has been a constant source of encouragement. Following Shiffrin’s commanding slalom victory—where she reclaimed the Olympic podium after an eight-year individual medal drought—he posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute: “Mikaela, what you did today shows that your mental strength is out of this world… You shut all our mouths and showed the world who the queen is. I’ve seen the work you’ve put in… you are my biggest inspiration and I’m a proud fiancé… I love you.”
With the 2026 Games now delivering the crowning achievement Shiffrin sought—cementing her legacy as the GOAT of U.S. alpine skiing—the path is clear for the next chapter. Fans and fellow Olympians have buzzed about the romance, with Olympic love stories trending across social media, including playful nods from celebrities and teammates.
As Shiffrin wraps up her Olympic campaign and Kilde continues his comeback trajectory, the skiing world eagerly awaits details of what promises to be a dream union between two of the sport’s brightest stars. No date has been set yet, but one thing is certain: after conquering mountains together, they’re ready to say “I do.” 💍⛷️
