Anna Gasser

Austrian snowboarder who became Olympic champion in Big Air at PyeongChang 2018, making history as the first woman to land a Cab Double Cork 1080 in competition

Born in Millstatt, Austria, on May 7, 1992, Gasser initially pursued gymnastics before transitioning to snowboarding at age 13. Her athletic foundation in gymnastics proved instrumental in developing the aerial awareness and technical skills that would later revolutionize women's freestyle snowboarding. She began competing professionally in her late teens, quickly establishing herself as a formidable presence in both slopestyle and big air disciplines. Gasser's breakthrough came during the 2010s when she dominated the FIS World Cup circuit and major international competitions. She captured Olympic gold in big air at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, becoming Austria's first Olympic champion in snowboarding. Her consistent excellence continued at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where she successfully defended her big air title while also competing in slopestyle. Between Olympic cycles, she secured multiple World Championship titles and maintained her position atop the world rankings across both her specialized disciplines. The defining moment of Gasser's career occurred when she became the first woman to successfully land a triple underflip in competition, a groundbreaking achievement that elevated the technical standards of women's freestyle snowboarding. This historic accomplishment exemplified her role as a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of what was considered possible in the sport. Her technical innovation extended beyond single tricks, as she consistently introduced complex combinations and demonstrated exceptional amplitude in her performances. Gasser's impact on freestyle snowboarding transcends her competitive achievements. She fundamentally altered the trajectory of women's big air and slopestyle by proving that female athletes could execute the same high-level technical maneuvers as their male counterparts. Her success inspired a generation of young female snowboarders and contributed to increased recognition and support for women's freestyle disciplines. Through her groundbreaking performances and sustained excellence, she established herself as the most influential figure in the evolution of women's competitive snowboarding.

Aggressive technical rider known for innovative tricks and fearless approach to big air competitions

Pioneer in women's snowboarding who pushed technical boundaries and inspired a generation of female riders

• Olympic Gold Medal Big Air 2018
• Olympic Bronze Medal Slopestyle 2018
• X Games Gold Medal Big Air 2017
• World Championship Big Air 2017