A month and a half ago, one of the world's top skiers, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, suffered a serious fall during a downhill race in Wengen. Recently, he posted a video showing his first independent steps in the rehabilitation process, which will undoubtedly take a long time. The Norwegian was injured on the iconic and dangerous Lauberhorn course, sustaining a deep laceration on his right shin where nerves were damaged, and he also injured his shoulder.

Following the accident, he underwent two surgeries and spent several weeks in a wheelchair. Therefore, it's not surprising that he recently stated he's unsure if he will return to elite skiing at all. Doctors and experts also expect Kilde to make a full recovery, and he himself indicated in his latest Instagram post that the progress is heading in a positive direction.

"Baby steps... Literally," Kilde wrote alongside the video, showing him slowly shifting weight from one leg to another, initially holding onto a bar for support, and then taking his first steps independently after a severe injury.

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