Just a week ago at the Copper Cup, Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiancé, Aleksander Kilde, finally returned to the sport that nearly broke him. His crash on the final run in Wengen back in January 2024 left him battered, sidelining him for almost two years and testing every ounce of his resolve. But Kilde stormed his way into the start game and down the slope to a gritty 24th-place finish, a moment so overwhelming for the couple, causing tears. Now, just days later, Kilde is already gearing up to take on the mountains again. However, the weather doesn’t seem to align with his endeavor.

Looking to make another comeback, Kilde was preparing for the Stifel Birds of Prey downhill, his first downhill race since surgery. However, plans changed as winter hit the Vail Valley. With a snowstorm closing in aft

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