Anna Gasser long has been a pioneer in women’s snowboarding, incessantly pushing the boundaries of the sport and landing tricks that once were reserved for men. The Austrian veteran currently has two Olympic gold medals under her belt after successfully defending her big air title at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games.  

She has indicated that she plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season. But first, Gasser is hoping for a three-peat.

How old is Anna Gasser? 

She was born on August 16, 1991. Assuming she’s named to the team for Milan Cortina, she will be 34 during the Games.  

When did Anna Gasser start snowboarding? 

She started snowboarding at age 18, which is later than most elite athletes. However, the sensation of flipping through the air was not new to her. Gasser was a competitive gymnast growing up and was a member of the Austrian National Team until she was 15. She left the sport due to its stringent training schedule but credits her background in gymnastics with helping her develop air awareness and other vital skills for big air snowboarding. 

How many Winter Olympics has Anna Gasser competed in? 

Gasser has competed in three Winter Olympics so far: Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022.  She competes in slopestyle as well, but big air is her signature event.  

What medals has Anna Gasser won at the Winter Olympics? 

She is a two-time Olympic champion in big air, having won the gold medal in both 2018 and 2022. The Milan Cortina Games would be her fourth Olympics should she return to defend her title. No snowboarder ever has won gold at three consecutive Winter Olympics.

What is Anna Gasser’s career timeline? 

After leaving the sport of gymnastics, Gasser transitioned to snowboarding and quickly gained recognition in international competition. At her first Olympics in 2014, she was the top qualifier for the slopestyle final, but fell in both runs during the final and finished 10th. 

In the leadup to the 2018 Olympics, Gasser won three X Games medals and a world title, receiving a perfect score of 100 at the 2017 World Championships. In PyeongChang, she became the first Olympic champion in women’s big air, which debuted during those Games. 

After her Olympic success, she remained a regular on podiums at the X Games and World Cups. Her return to the Olympics in 2022 solidified her as one of the greatest freestyle snowboarders of her era, as she won another gold medal in big air. 

How many X Games medals has Anna Gasser won? 

Gasser has won eight X Games medals across big air and slopestyle, including five gold medals. She also has claimed a silver medal and two bronzes. 

What tricks is Anna Gasser known for? 

She is known for pushing the boundaries of technical achievement in her sport. She was the first woman to land a cab double cork 900, cab double cork 1260 and cab triple underflip 1260.

How has Anna Gasser been performing in the leadup to the 2026 Winter Olympics? 

She suffered a major shoulder injury while surfing in 2025, which required surgical intervention and disrupted her training schedule. She returned to competition at the 2026 Laax Open, placing third in slopestyle. It was her 32nd podium finish on the World Cup circuit between all disciplines. Before her injury, she won a record 10th World Cup big air competition in front of a home crowd in Kreischberg.

Where does Anna Gasser stand in the world rankings? 

While Gasser sat out most of the World Cup circuit this season due to injuries, she is ranked 8th in slopestyle with 60 points. She still is unranked in big air since she has yet to earn Cup points in that discipline this season. On the World Snowboard Points List, which incorporates a wider variety of events, she currently is ranked No. 1 in big air and No. 6 in slopestyle.

What snowboard brand and gear does Anna Gasser use? 

She uses a Burton board and gear, specifically a Burton Blossom. Gasser has been a Burton athlete since the beginning of her international career. 

What does Anna Gasser do when she isn’t snowboarding? 

Gasser enjoys acro yoga as a form of cross-training and relaxation off the snow. “I started doing it for fun with my sister,” she said in an interview with Burton. “After we got more into it, we saw what a great workout it was. The best part is working together and having fun as a team.” She also listens to audiobooks, particularly the “Harry Potter” series, as a form of escapism from the adrenaline-fueled pace of competitive snowboarding. 

How many followers does Anna Gasser have on Instagram? 

She has an audience of nearly 500,000 on Instagram, where she shares content about her latest tricks and her injury rehabilitation process. 

Has Anna Gasser been featured in any popular media? 

Gasser is the subject of a documentary produced by Red Bull Media House called “Anna Gasser: The Spark Within.” It follows her trajectory from a young gymnast who felt outclassed to one of the world’s most prolific female snowboarders. The documentary highlights her training regimen, competitive highlights and journey to Olympic gold.