Kjetil André Aamodt's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Skiing

Kjetil André Aamodt's Sports Injuries Table

Type	Area	Date	Consequences	Content	How It Happened	Recovery Duration	Rehabilitation Details	Impact On Career	Psychological Impact	Previous Injuries	Return To Competition	Severity	Treatment	Medical Staff	Long Term Impact	Preventive Measures	Competition Missed	Initial Symptoms	Re Injury Risk	Support System	Rehabilitation Location
Fractures	Left Shoulder	2003-11-24	Underwent surgery and missed the season.	Aamodt fractured his left shoulder after colliding with a gate during a slalom race in 2003.	Collision with a gate during a slalom race.	6 months	Surgery followed by extensive physiotherapy.	Significant, as he missed an entire season.	Struggled with the prospect of a long recovery.	None in the left shoulder.	2004-05-25	High	Surgery and physiotherapy	Norwegian Ski Team Medical Staff	None	Strengthening and flexibility exercises for the shoulder.	2003-2004 World Cup season	Severe pain and inability to move the shoulder.	Moderate	Family, team, and medical staff.	Oslo, Norway
Fractures	Right Knee	1994-01-14	Missed the remainder of the season.	Aamodt suffered a fracture in his right knee after a fall during a downhill race in 1994.	Fell during a downhill race.	6 months	Underwent surgery and intensive physiotherapy.	Had to take a break from competition, but returned stronger.	Initially struggled with confidence but overcame it.	None in the right knee.	1994-07-15	High	Surgery and physiotherapy	Norwegian Ski Team Medical Staff	None	Strength training and knee braces.	1994 World Cup season	Severe pain and inability to move the knee.	Moderate	Family, team, and medical staff.	Oslo, Norway
Sprains	Left Ankle	1997-12-09	Missed several weeks of competition.	Aamodt sprained his left ankle during a training session in 1997.	Twisted his ankle during training.	4 weeks	Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by physiotherapy.	Minor setback, but quickly returned to form.	Minimal, remained positive.	None in the left ankle.	1998-01-10	Moderate	RICE and physiotherapy	Norwegian Ski Team Medical Staff	None	Ankle supports and balance exercises.	December 1997 World Cup events	Swelling and pain in the ankle.	Low	Family, team, and medical staff.	Oslo, Norway
Strains	Lower Back	2001-02-19	Required rest and missed a few races.	Aamodt experienced a lower back strain due to overexertion during a race in 2001.	Overexertion during a race.	3 weeks	Rest and physical therapy focusing on back strength and flexibility.	Temporary discomfort but no long-term effects.	Frustration due to limited mobility.	None in the lower back.	2001-03-13	Moderate	Rest and physical therapy	Norwegian Ski Team Medical Staff	None	Core strengthening exercises.	February 2001 World Cup events	Pain and stiffness in the lower back.	Moderate	Family, team, and medical staff.	Oslo, Norway

Kjetil André Aamodt's Sports Injuries Videos

Norway’s Kjetil André Aamodt | Legends Live On

Kjetil André Aamodt, a four-time Olympic gold medalist from Norway, reflects on his career and life. His journey began with his father's encouragement and dedication to sports. Aamodt's Olympic career is highlighted by eight medals, including four golds. Despite his success, he emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and staying grounded. Aamodt's story includes challenges, such as injuries and setbacks, but his perseverance led to remarkable comebacks, including his final gold at the 2006 Turin Olympics. Post-retirement, Aamodt focuses on family and finding new purposes in life beyond skiing.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Ski Crash Video | Aleksander Aamodt Crash Video | Aleksander Real Video

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashed hard into the fences near the finish in a World Cup race on Saturday and seemed to have injured his right leg.