Norwegian alpine skier Kilde ruptures Achilles tendon in crash in Chile

Norwegian alpine skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has suffered a serious injury after a crash during a downhill training session in Chile, in South America. He ruptured his Achilles tendon, the team he represents announced on Thursday.

The Achilles tendon runs through the ankle and heel area, and a rupture is a serious injury for an athlete. The session in which the crash happened was a downhill run, one of the disciplines of alpine skiing.

What is known

The source states only that the crash took place in training in Chile and that the team confirmed the injury. No further details have been given about the circumstances of the fall, the treatment or the expected recovery time.

It has also not been specified how the injury will affect his participation in upcoming competitions.