Anna Gasser announces retirement plans after final snowboarding season

Anna Gasser, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding, has confirmed that the 2026 season will be her last before retirement. The 35-year-old Austrian athlete, who previously won Olympic gold in women's big air at the 2018 and 2022 Games, plans to compete in three events in Austria, culminating at the World Championships in March 2026. Gasser cited her desire to finish her career without forcing her performances and aims to showcase new tricks that she has been training for. She made her Olympic debut in slopestyle when the event was added in 2014 and has been a consistent competitor in the sport.

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