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  1. Aksel Lund Svindal (born 26 December 1982) is a Norwegian former World Cup alpine ski racer. Born in Lørenskog in Akershus county, Svindal is a two-time overall World Cup champion ( 2007 and 2009 ), an Olympic gold medalist in super-G at the 2010 Winter Olympics and in downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics, and a five-time World Champion in ...

    • 26 December 1982 (age 40)
    • 36
    • 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
    • 9 February 2019 (age 36)
  2. Feb 9, 2019 · The Norwegian star ended his career with a second place in the downhill at the 2019 World Championships in Åre, Sweden. He was one of the most successful alpine skiers in history, with double Olympic champion, double overall World Cup champion and five-time world champion among his achievements.

  3. May 3, 2024 · Aksel Lund Svindal (born December 26, 1982, Løerenskog, Norway) is a Norwegian Alpine skier who won two men’s Fédération International de Ski (FIS) World Cup overall championships (2007 and 2009), as well as an Olympic gold medal in both the supergiant slalom (super-G) and the downhill.

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  5. Sep 24, 2022 · The retired Norwegian skier, who won two Olympic gold medals and nine world championship medals, had surgery after finding a lump in his body. He urged others to see a doctor if they suspect anything unusual.

  6. Dec 2, 2017 · The 34-year-old Svindal elected to have his coaches pick the No. 1 spot at the captains’ meeting the night before, believing the snow conditions might be a little more favorable by running early. “It was a calculated risk,” Svindal said. “But not a huge risk.”

  7. Sep 24, 2022 · OSLO, Norway -- Two-time Olympic skiing champion Aksel Lund Svindal underwent surgery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, the Norwegian said Saturday. "I felt a change in my body. I...

  8. Jan 27, 2019 · Double Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal to retire after world championships. The Norwegian alpine skiing star reveals that the worlds in Are, Sweden will be his last competition. 3 min 27 January 2019 07:23 GMT-8. Aksel Lund SVINDAL Alpine Skiing. Over and out for Aksel Lund Svindal!

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