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Alpine Skiing

Tanguy Nef

  • Slalom
Nationality
Switzerland
Hometown
Geneva, Switzerland
Born
19 November 1996
Turned pro
2018
Primary discipline
Slalom

About Tanguy Nef

Swiss World Cup alpine ski racer specializing in slalom, representing SAS Geneve. Started skiing at age six in Valais; son of a Swiss ski teacher. Studied computer science at Dartmouth College in the United States, winning NCAA individual titles in slalom (2018) and giant slalom (2019). Promoted to the World Cup for 2018-19 and scored points in his World Cup debut at Levi (11th, slalom). Had his best season in 2024-25 with nine top-10 finishes and a silver medal in the team combined event at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach. Won gold in the team combined event at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

2021 NCAA individual champion, slalom and giant slalom (Dartmouth College). Silver, team combined, 2025 World Championships (Saalbach). Gold, team combined, Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Note: a Head.com athlete page URL for Nef was found in search results, but both FIS and Atomic's own athlete page confirm Atomic as his current equipment brand, so the Head page is treated as outdated/unrelated and not used. Poles sponsor not listed by FIS and no independently checkable source found.

Sponsors: Atomic (skis, boots) - per FIS official athlete biography, corroborated by Atomic's own athlete page; poles sponsor not listed by FIS

Setup

5 items

Skis

Atomic

  • Slalom

FIS official biography confirms 'Skis: Atomic', corroborated by Atomic's own athlete page.

Atomic's World Cup race-stock alpine ski line; specific slalom/GS model not specified by federation

Boots

Atomic

FIS official biography confirms 'Boots: Atomic', corroborated by Atomic's own athlete page.

Atomic's World Cup race-stock alpine boot line; specific model not specified by federation

Bindings

Helmet

Atomic Redster SL

Atomic Redster SL: pro-level slalom race helmet (PC Racecase shell with AMID rotational-impact protection, CE EN 1077 Class B / ASTM F2040, sizes 51-65 cm, 360-degree Live Fit system, Fidlock buckle, adjustable chin guard). Atomic states it is worn by World Cup racers including Marco Schwarz.

Goggles

Atomic Redster WC L HD

Atomic Redster WC L HD: large-frame (L) World Cup race goggle, HD lens, toric double lens, sealed lens system with tool-free lens change, anti-fog inner lens and hydrophobic outer coating, Live Fit frame, OTG Lite grooves, UV400, fits M/L/XL helmets, about 160 g, multiple lenses included (USD 330 on atomic.com, retrieved 2026-09-21).

Setup verified 21 September 2026

Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanguy_Nef
  2. https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?competitorid=175449&sectorcode=al
  3. https://www.head.com/en_US/athletes/ski/race/tanguy-nef
  4. https://www.atomic.com/en-us/pages/athlete/tanguy-nef
  5. https://www.atomic.com/en-us/products/redster-sl-an5006308-202600
  6. https://www.atomic.com/en-us/products/redster-wc-l-hd-an0483-202600
  7. https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/alpine-skiing/roster/tanguy-nef/15596
  8. https://dartmouthsports.com/news/2019/3/7/skiing-takes-lead-at-ncaa-championships-nef-wins-gs-190307.aspx
  9. https://www.fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing/news/2025-26/swiss-delight-as-von-allmen-and-nef-win-team-combined-olympic-title