Žan
Kranjec

Alpine Skiing
Giant Slalom
Slalom

Nationality: Slovenia
Hometown: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Height: 176 cm
Born: 15 November 1992
Turned pro: 2011

Equipment

4 entries · 4 categories

Skis

Nordica

Signed a multi-year deal with Nordica in May 2026, after 19 years with Rossignol.

FIS race-stock World Cup giant slalom ski from Nordica's Race Department; full wood core with two sheets of Titanal metal over the edges, 10mm Marker Piston Plate

Giant Slalom

Reference

Boots

Nordica

Dobermann 5 96 (Stiff)

96mm-last race-inspired boot, flex range approx. 90-140

Reference

Bindings

Marker

Model not published

Standard Nordica/Marker race pairing.

Freeride/park binding.

Giant Slalom

Brand only Reference

Poles

Leki

Model not published

Race-stock alpine pole used by Leki-sponsored World Cup athletes

Alpine Skiing

Brand only Reference

Setup verified 8 July 2026

Sources

About

Slovenian World Cup alpine ski racer and giant slalom specialist, racing for SD Novinar. Made his World Cup debut in March 2011 at age 18 in Kranjska Gora. Won Olympic silver in giant slalom at the 2022 Beijing Games, finishing runner-up to Marco Odermatt, and has 2 World Cup wins and 15 World Cup podiums, all in giant slalom, through the 2025-26 season. Signed a multi-year equipment deal with Nordica in May 2026, ending a 19-year partnership with Rossignol.

2022 Olympic silver medal, giant slalom. 2 World Cup wins, 15 World Cup podiums (all GS) through 2025-26 season (Wikipedia/FIS). Switched equipment sponsor from Rossignol to Nordica for the 2026-2028 seasons, effective May 2026; exact personal ski/boot specs not yet publicly detailed following the switch.