Norwegian alpine ski star Aleksander Kilde, also known as Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiancé, watched in awe as his teammate Adrian Smiseth Sejersted delivered a heroic finish at the Kitzbühel Super-G on January 23, 2026. Renowned for his prowess in speed events such as the downhill and Super-G, Sejersted has built an impressive resume, boasting a bronze medal from the 2025 Worlds in Saalbach, five Norwegian championships, and three World Cup podiums.
Kilde and Sejersted have established themselves on the world stage, having previously competed for national clubs such as Lommedalens IL (Kilde) and Stabæk IF (Sejersted). The two share a close friendship as teammates.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Fiance Aleksander Kilde On Sejersted’s Performance
Sejersted’s 5th-place finish at the Kitzbühel Super-G was nothing short of remarkable, especially after he pulled off a dramatic mid-air recovery following a collision with a gate. He crossed the line in 1:08.77, just 0.36 seconds behind winner Marco Odermatt, earning 6.26 FIS Points and 45 Cup Points, and drawing widespread admiration for his resilience.
Kilde was one of his many supporters, taking to his Instagram story to share a message which read: “Unbelievable save,”
Sejersted also took on the Kitzbühel downhill, finishing 21st. Kilde, who had planned to race both events, was sidelined by a back injury that resurfaced during training. His most recent appearance was at the Livigno Super-G, where he finished 36th.
Shiffrin On Her Mindset Ahead Of Milan Olympics
Shiffrin is gearing up for her fourth Olympic appearance in Milan this February, eager to expand her impressive collection of four Olympic medals. While she has strengthened her prospects in Slalom, a Giant Slalom victory has eluded her this season. A serious crash at the Killington Giant Slalom in November 2024 sidelined her for months, adding another layer to her comeback story.
Shiffrin recently discussed why she has been so good in the slalom since her return, saying, as per People Magazine: “There wasn’t as much of a mental hurdle to get back to top speed in slalom. I haven’t won a GS yet this season or since my crash last year, but slalom is very different.”
She added by discussing her plans at the Milan Games: “Medals are on my mind. I’m sort of in the mix of a comeback season and a full gas season… I’m trying to just ride the wave and almost don’t ask questions and just keep going out and working on it.”
Next up, Shiffrin will take on the women’s slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia, on January 25, 2026, her final World Cup test before the spotlight shifts to Milan.
