Anna Gasser: Snowboard icon celebrates historic 13th World Cup victory!

Anna Gasser: Snowboard icon celebrates historic 13th World Cup victory!

The snowboard world is celebrating a brilliant conclusion in Kreischberg, where the Austrian double Olympic champion Anna Gasser became the sole record holder in the World Cup on Saturday with her impressive 13th big air victory. Gasser, who emotionally announced that this event was likely her last appearance on home snow, mastered the competition with a total score of 167.75. She left behind the Japanese Reira Iwabuchi (157.75 points) and the British Mia Brooks (148 points). "It was so special. I'm so happy. Being able to still keep up with my younger competitors is great. I'm just enjoying it," said a visibly moved Gasser.

A historic moment in Big Air

In a first for the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV), two local jumpers competed against each other in the Big Air final. Hannah Karrer, just 16 years old, thrilled the audience with her performance and took sixth place. With a great second attempt, the young athlete demonstrated her enormous potential with 98.75 points. This development highlights the growing talent in Austrian snowboarding, while competition at international level is becoming increasingly intense.

The Kreischberg not only remains a household name for Gasser, but is also an integral part of the FIS World Cup calendar. This weekend, January 10th and 11th, 2025, the world's best in freestyle skiing and snowboarding gathered to showcase their skills under the lights and wow audiences with spectacular performances. The FIS Freestyle World Cup 2025 not only offers high-class competition, but also an entertaining supporting program with live music from various artists. Spectators can look forward to an unforgettable experience that will lead straight into the nightly party mood, as reported on the kreischberg.at website.