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Aksel Lund Svindal

Acting

Born December 26, 1982 · Lørenskog, Norway

Biography

Aksel Lund Svindal is a Norwegian former World Cup alpine ski racer. Born in Lørenskog in Akershus county, Svindal is a two-time overall World Cup champion, 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 downhill, giant slalom, and super combined. With his victory in the downhill in 2013, Svindal became the first male alpine racer to win titles in four consecutive world championships.

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Awards & recognition

  • Aftenposten Gold Medal · 2007
  • Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year · 2007
  • People sport prize · 2007
  • Skieur d'or · 2007

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