Namesakes
Aksel Sandemose
(m) 1899-1965 
Notable Writers
Aksel Lund Svindal
(m) 1982-
Notable Athletes (skiing)
Olympic Medalists 2010 alpine skiing (gold)
Jorma Kortelainen
(a.k.a. Aksel) (m) 1932-2012
Olympic Medalists 1956 cross-country skiing (silver)