Alpine skiing’s ultimate power couple, Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, have revealed the simple key to their thriving relationship amid high-stakes careers: pure authenticity.
In a heartfelt Olympic Channel interview, the engaged duo – who went public in 2021 and got engaged in April 2024 – opened up about balancing intense competition with genuine off-slope connection.
Shiffrin, the American record-shattering slalom queen, described their bond as a perfect mix: “It’s an equal amount of just having fun, being silly, and laughing all the time – but also learning from him and finding better ways to grow as a person.”
Kilde, the Norwegian speed specialist and two-time Olympic medalist, echoed her sentiments, emphasizing openness: “We don’t need to hide anything. It’s about softening the edges and not taking yourself too seriously.”
The pair, often separated by grueling World Cup schedules, credit this no-filter approach for helping them navigate triumphs, injuries, and pressure. From celebrating Valentine’s Day at Beijing 2022 to supporting each other’s comebacks (like Kilde’s emotional return in 2025 after a severe crash), their relationship shines as a beacon of mutual growth and joy in the demanding world of elite skiing.
As they gear up for Milano-Cortina 2026, Shiffrin and Kilde prove that staying real is the ultimate winning strategy – on and off the slopes.
