Aksel Lund Svindal

Norwegian alpine skiing champion whose fearless downhill racing, powerful physique and multiple World Championship gold medals established him as one of the finest speed skiers of his generation.

Aksel Lund Svindal is Norway's legendary all-round skier, a two-time overall World Cup champion and multiple Olympic gold medallist in speed events. His exceptional combination of downhill speed and technical ability made him one of the most complete skiers of his era. Multiple serious injuries — including two near-career-ending crashes — interrupted a career that might otherwise have been even more dominant.