Aksel Lund Svindal joins Norwegian alpine skiing coaching staff

Norwegian alpine skiing legend Aksel Lund Svindal is returning to the World Cup circuit as a coach for the Norwegian men’s national team. The 43-year-old, who holds 36 World Cup victories and two Olympic gold medals, will initially focus on technical disciplines, including slalom and giant slalom.

Svindal previously served as a coach for American skier Lindsey Vonn. While the exact scope and duration of his new role remain somewhat undefined, he has already joined the team at a training camp in Sölden, Austria. Claus Ryste, the Norwegian team’s sports director, noted that Svindal’s analytical approach and extensive experience will provide valuable insights to both athletes and the existing coaching staff.

Svindal expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute his expertise to the development of the team, noting that he aims to learn more about the coaching processes and athlete management during his tenure.