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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. 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.

  3. Feb 9, 2019 · The Norwegian alpine ski legend Aksel Lund Svindal ended his career with a downhill silver medal at the 2019 FIS World Championships in Åre, Sweden. He leaves a glittering legacy as one of the most successful skiers in history, with four Olympic golds, five world championships and 36 World Cup titles. Read his story and watch his highlights.

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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. 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...

  7. Feb 14, 2018 · CNN — He’s one of Norway’s best-loved and most successful winter athletes and now Aksel Lund Svindal has made history by becoming the oldest skier to win Olympic gold and his country’s first...

  8. Jan 27, 2019 · The double Olympic champion will retire from the sport after the world championships in Are, Sweden next month. He has been hampered by persistent injuries to his right knee over the last three years and has won 36 world cup races and two overall titles. He is expected to compete in the super-G and downhill events at the world championships.

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