Freestyle Skiing

Sandra Näslund

Ski Cross

Nationality: Sweden
Hometown: Kramfors, Västernorrland, Sweden (trains in Tärnaby)
Born: 6 July 1996
Turned pro: 2012
Primary discipline: Ski Cross

Swedish ski cross racer widely regarded as the most successful female athlete in the sport's history. Runaway winner of the 2025-26 World Cup overall title (1,268 points, more than 200 clear of the field), her fifth career Crystal Globe after also topping the standings in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2023. Also a three-time World Champion (2017, 2021, 2023) and the reigning 2022 Olympic champion, she added a bronze medal at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics in Livigno behind gold medalist Daniela Maier and silver medalist Fanny Smith. Grew up in Kramfors, in Sweden's Västernorrland region, and trains out of Tärnaby. Races for Kramfors Alpina.

2025-26 World Cup: 1st overall, 1,268 points (FIS official cup standings) - her 5th career Crystal Globe (also 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023). 2026 Olympics (Livigno): bronze medal, defending her 2022 Olympic title. 3x World Champion (2017, 2021, 2023).

Sponsors: Salomon (skis, boots)

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Skis

Salomon Cross-country

Ski Cross

Skis per FIS's official athlete database (Skis: Salomon).

Salomon's race-stock cross-country ski line (brand-level; exact model not specified by federation)

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Boots

Salomon Cross-country

Ski Cross

Boots per FIS's official athlete database (Boots: Salomon).

Salomon's race-stock cross-country boot line (brand-level; exact model not specified by federation)

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Setup verified 18 July 2026

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