Alexander Aamodt Kjeld (31) speaks frankly about the future after a long period of uncertainty. After falling badly in a downhill race in Wengen in January, the Norwegian star's career hangs in the balance.
However, it is now clear that Aamodt Kjeldi will return as an alpine skier.
-It's still a process, but recently I saw that there are possibilities for a comeback. The only question is when, and now it is too early to say. But I can at least notice that I am keen to return, he tells Netavicin.
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Fall of horror
Guests aged 31 years NRK Lindmo Program Friday – there speaks of difficult months. During one of the World Cup races, he lost control of the car at high speed in the final turn and crashed into the safety net.
The dramatic images were followed by the Norwegian being transported by helicopter and taken to a hospital in Switzerland. Since then, he has had to undergo surgery, go through hours of rehabilitation and an assessment of his future career.
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It had long been uncertain whether he wanted to return or not, but Lindmo confirmed on Friday that he would return. He explained to Nettavisen that the rehabilitation gave positive responses.
-At least things have gone well so far. There are still a number of challenges remaining, so next season may come a little early, but at least I'll be back.
Was it mentally demanding?
– There was a lot of back and forth, with a lot of ideas… It was a difficult period where I found myself thinking that this is something I never want to do again. I've been skiing for as long as I can remember, and have only had a couple of bad falls, so statistically speaking, it went well.
“scary”
Although the 31-year-old is looking forward to fighting again on the track, he makes no secret that it will be a difficult process.
He admits that standing on top of an alpine hill again can be scary at first. However, the Norwegian star is optimistic about the return.
-I think at first it will be a little uncomfortable. But I will take it step by step, and in the end it will not be so scary, because then I will have enough experience. It's also good to know that it was an “innocent fall” into a chill, and I won't do it again.
The Mountaineers open their season in Sölden in October.
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