The world of sport has long admired Aksel Lund Svindal. Respect for the smiling Viking runs far beyond Norway where he’s a national hero. Here’s a selection of the tributes that have been paid to him.

Aksel dominated the World Cup downhill on the slopes of the Stelvio on December 29, 2013 and was delighted to receive the most unusual of prizes from the Bormio organisers. After the official award ...

KITZBUEHEL, Austria -- Aksel Lund Svindal made a triumphant return to the hill where a downhill crash almost ended his career two years ago. In the opening event of the 78th Hahnenkamm races, the 2010 ...

Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway, reacts in the finish area following his run at the men’s World Cup downhill skiing competition in Lake Louise, Alberta, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian ...

The skier’s setbacks in Beijing fit the historical narrative arc of many greats in the sport, including her compatriots Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn and Ted Ligety. By Bill Pennington Norway’s skiers say ...