# Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Achilles tendon injury

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aleksander-aamodt-kilde-achilles-tendon-injury
> Updated: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Norwegian alpine skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde sustained an Achilles tendon injury during a downhill training session in Chile. Initial reports identified the injury as a tear, noting it as a significant setback for the 33-year-old speed specialist who was attempting a World Cup comeback following previous severe injuries, including a major crash in Wengen in January 2024.

Subsequent updates clarified that the injury was an Achilles tendon rupture. Kilde, now 34, expressed feeling “devastated, angry, and frustrated” regarding the “brutal” setback. Following the accident, he returned to Innsbruck for medical examinations. Despite the injury occurring just before the start of the new World Cup season in Sölden, Austria, Kilde stated he has a rehabilitation plan in place.

As of late October, the injury has effectively ended Kilde’s World Cup season before its commencement. While he remains focused on rehabilitation, he has not yet decided if he will return to professional racing.

## Claims

- Aleksander Aamodt Kilde described his recent injury as brutal and difficult to accept. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Kilde suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during downhill training in Chile. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Kilde has a clear rehabilitation plan in place. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Kilde previously suffered severe injuries to his lower leg and shoulder in Wengen in January 2024. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Kilde has achieved 21 World Cup victories in downhill and super-G. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Aleksander Aamodt Kilde suffered a torn Achilles tendon during training in Chile on October 14. (single source)
- Kilde's World Cup season is over. (single source)
- Kilde has not decided whether he will return to competitive skiing. (single source)
- Felix Neureuther is suffering from spinal stiffness. (single source)
- Neureuther is using conservative therapy to avoid major spinal surgery. (single source)
- Neureuther believes children in Germany lack sufficient physical movement. (single source)
- Neureuther advocates for stronger promotion of sports and music in the education system. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde suffers Achilles tendon rupture in Chile

Norwegian ski star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during training in Chile, calling the injury “brutal” as he begins his rehabilitation process.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aleksander-aamodt-kilde-suffers-achilles-tendon-rupture-in-chile

### 2026-10-15: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde suffers Achilles tendon tear in Chile

Norwegian ski star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has torn his Achilles tendon during training in Chile, delaying his planned World Cup comeback.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aleksander-aamodt-kilde-suffers-achilles-tendon-tear-in-chile

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