Mikaela Shiffrin Engaged To Fellow Olympian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde

American alpine skiing champion Mikaela Shiffrin and her boyfriend, Norwegian racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, are officially engaged! The happy couple announced the exciting news on their social media accounts on Thursday, April 4th.

Shiffrin, widely regarded as the most successful alpine skier ever, and Kilde, a decorated World Cup racer himself, have been dating for over three years. They met at a ski camp and confirmed their relationship in 2021.

The couple's joint Instagram post features a series of photos celebrating their engagement. In one image, a beaming Shiffrin proudly displays her dazzling engagement ring, while Kilde playfully holds her hand up for a closer look in another. The post was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and fellow athletes, including American stars Lolo Jones and Allyson Felix.

While a wedding date hasn't been announced, Kilde hinted to Reuters that they'll likely wait a few years to settle down before tying the knot. With both skiers aiming for podium finishes in upcoming seasons, their competitive careers will undoubtedly take center stage for the foreseeable future.

This engagement brings together two of alpine skiing's biggest stars and is sure to be a major talking point in the sports world. Congratulations to Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde!