Fresh off her triumphant return to the Olympic podium, where she clinched gold in the women’s slalom to claim her third individual Olympic title and end an eight-year individual medal drought, American alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin is shifting gears from the slopes to the altar.
The 30-year-old legend, who dominated the event with a commanding performance that left competitors in her wake, has confirmed that wedding plans with longtime partner and fellow World Cup skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are now moving forward following the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
In recent interviews and social media updates circulating widely online, Shiffrin has enthusiastically shared the news with fans: “We’re getting married, guys!” The phrase, echoing her own words from earlier discussions, has sparked a wave of excitement across platforms as the power couple—engaged since April 2024—prepares to tie the knot after prioritizing their high-stakes careers.
The couple, who first connected in 2020-2021 and built a relationship rooted in mutual understanding of the demands of elite skiing, delayed major wedding planning to focus on competition and recovery. Shiffrin has described their dynamic as one of deep support, crediting Kilde for helping her navigate personal growth, communication, and the pressures of the sport. “We’ve talked about it here and there,” she previously noted of their nuptials. “We’re just like, ‘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?”
The Games themselves were bittersweet for the pair. Shiffrin delivered a historic, emotionally charged victory in slalom—dedicating it in part to her late father—while Kilde, 33, was forced to withdraw due to lingering effects from a severe 2024 crash that involved shoulder and nerve damage. Despite missing competition, the Norwegian star remained her steadfast supporter in Cortina, cheering from the sidelines and later posting heartfelt tributes praising her “mental strength” and calling her his “biggest inspiration.”
Post-Olympics, the duo has embraced a well-deserved phase of rest and reconnection. Shiffrin shared intimate glimpses on social media of their downtime: cooking pancakes together while dancing in the kitchen, enjoying good meals, taking naps (earning her affectionate nickname “Sir Naps a Lot”), and easing back into light training. These cozy, wholesome moments—captioned with references to Kilde as her “forever Valentine”—have melted hearts and fueled viral buzz, highlighting the balance between elite athleticism and personal joy.
With the current 2025-26 World Cup season winding down—where Shiffrin has already secured the slalom crystal globe and remains in contention for the overall title—the couple is now eyeing their next chapter. Kilde, proud of his own comeback to racing despite ending his season early for further healing, is gearing up for a stronger 2026-27 push. No exact wedding date or location has been announced, but sources close to the pair suggest options ranging from an intimate ceremony in Norway to a larger celebration honoring their global support network.
As one of alpine skiing’s most admired couples, Shiffrin and Kilde’s journey—from Instagram DMs to Olympic highs and lows to impending vows—continues to inspire fans worldwide. In a sport defined by speed and precision, their story reminds us that some victories happen off the mountain: in quiet moments of partnership, recovery, and shared dreams finally coming true.
