The world of sport celebrates the great career of Aksel Lund Svindal on social media

A dreamy goodbye for Aksel Lund Svindal who today in Are has won the silver medal in the downhill in the last race of his career. A final worthy of the blazon and the class of this phenomenon of skiing that left an indelible mark in the hearts of colleagues, adversaries and friends who today on the main social networks have not missed an opportunity to celebrate it.

Saturday 9 February 2019 5 minutes reading time

Svindal, known for its elegance and availability, has been one of the landmarks of the Circo Bianco for almost twenty years. And today in the day of his farewell to skiing almost everyone wanted to dedicate some message of affection to celebrate his extraordinary career. And 'was the compatriot Henrik Kristoffersen one of the first to dedicate an Instagram post to Svindal: The talented Norwegian slalomist wrote: "King! Congratulations on your extraordinary career." Incredibles this day Jansrud and Svindal in Are, congratulations guys! Also touching the message of Aleksander Aamodt Kilde who today competed against Svindal: "What an unforgettable day! See a double Norwegian success in the last race of one of the greatest athletes in history, thanks Aksel Lund Svindal for all I could learn from you, not just from an athlete's point of view especially from the human one, you are my idol and you will be forever! " Homages that have also come from other great foreign athletes, such as the 'blue Dominik Paris fresh world title in supergiant: "Goodbye champion !! It was an honor to compete against you, my friend, I wish you the best for everything you do in the future." Also Felix Neureuther, another veteran of the White Circus who practically played his career alongside Aksel Lund wanted to express a thought towards the rival: "My dear friend, know that my whole family wishes you the best for your future, it was a great honor to have skied with you, you were not just one of the greatest skiers ever, but you were also one of the most great for the human aspect, and this has made you a true champion! Congratulations for today and for everything! " A nice selfie with Svindal, this is the world with which the American Ted Ligety wanted to pay homage to the rival: Also the French Alexis Pinturault greeted Svindal with a picture that portrays them together on the podium on the day of the 2014 World Cup assignment: "I wish you the best for your new life Aksel Lund Svindal!" It was a pleasure to compete side by side with you. Closing your career with this incredible silver was the best way to show everyone that great champion you are! " There are also numerous posts posted under the last post published by Svindal on his Instagram profile. Among the many stand out those of colleagues Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Peter Fill, and Ilka Stuhec but also those of the biathlon World Cup ruler Johannes Boe, the rally Mats Ostberg and the winner of today's sprint Lahti Klaebo.