Alpine skiing- Norwegian Svindal diagnosed with testicular cancer


FILE PHOTO: Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Men's Downhill - Are, Sweden - February 9, 2019 Silver medalist NorwayÕs Aksel Lund Svindal celebrates with his medal REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

(Reuters) - Two-time Olympic gold medallist Aksel Lund Svindal said he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.

"The last few weeks have been different. But I'm able to say weeks and not months because of great medical help, a little luck and a good decision," Svindal said on Instagram.

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