Overview
- Svindal told Norway’s VG on Thursday that his work as Lindsey Vonn’s personal coach is likely over because she now needs doctors and physiotherapists more than a ski coach.
- He said Vonn is doing well after feeling low when she left the hospital, following several surgeries for fractures to her tibia, fibula, and ankle from her Cortina Olympic downhill crash.
- Several teams have asked about hiring him, including contact with Norway’s speed squad, yet he has not decided and wants more time with his young son Storm and partner Amalie Iuel.
- The Vonn–Svindal project began in summer 2025 with a clear goal of an Olympic medal and produced early wins in the 2025–26 season in St. Moritz and Zauchensee.
- Vonn has left open a return to racing, and Svindal’s choice could influence how national teams fill coaching roles in the coming months.