Alpine Skiing
Vanessa Kasper
- Giant Slalom
- Slalom
- Super-G
- Nationality
- Switzerland
- Hometown
- Klosters-Serneus, Switzerland
- Born
- 8 December 1996
- Primary discipline
- Giant Slalom
About Vanessa Kasper
Swiss World Cup alpine ski racer and giant slalom specialist, born 8 December 1996 from Klosters-Serneus; races for Alpina St. Moritz. A multiple-time Swiss national giant slalom champion (2024 in Lenzerheide, 2025 in Zinal - advancing from 2nd to 1st in the second run at age 28), competing at the World Cup level primarily in GS, with occasional slalom and super-G starts. Made her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, finishing 23rd in the giant slalom. As of the 2025-26 season, ranked 20th in the World Cup giant slalom discipline standings.
FIS Code 516407. Best World Cup result 10th, in the giant slalom at the Lillehammer World Cup Finals on 25 March 2026, and 20th in the 2025-26 giant slalom discipline standings. Multiple-time Swiss national giant slalom champion in 2024 and 2025. One Olympic appearance, placing 23rd in the giant slalom in 2026.
Sponsors: Head (skis, boots) - per FIS official athlete biography (manufacturer-updated equipment fields) as of 2026; poles sponsor not listed
Setup
2 items
Skis
Head Worldcup Rebels race ski (GS/SL family)
- Giant Slalom
Kasper's ski brand (Head) confirmed via FIS official athlete biography.
Head's technical-discipline (GS/SL) World Cup race-stock ski line, distinct from the Worldcup Rebels e-Speed DH/SG line
Boots
Head Raptor WCR
Kasper's boot brand (Head) confirmed via FIS official athlete biography. Poles not listed on FIS bio.
World Cup race boot line, 96mm last, adjustable flex, Race Balance geometry, FIS-approved sole
Setup verified 9 July 2026