Swatch is stoked to announce that Swedish freestyle skiing phenomenon Jesper Tjäder has joined the Swatch Proteam. Known as one of the most creative and dynamic skiers in the world, Jesper is a perfect addition to our roster of world-class athletes.
Hailing from Sweden, Jesper began skiing at the young age of three. He has since become a distinguished three-time Olympian and fan favorite thanks to his daring rail tricks, imaginative park runs, and record-breaking stunts.
More recently, Jesper secured a bronze medal in Freeski Slopestyle at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, following his participation in the Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games.
Adding to his accolades, Jesper has won multiple X Games medals, including gold in the 2023 Knuckle Huck, rocked the World Cup circuit with nine podium finishes in Slopestyle and Big Air, and taken home the Slopestyle Crystal Globe.
Known for his ability to think outside the box, Jesper is constantly seeking new ways of pushing freestyle skiing forward or as he calls it “achieving the unachievable”.
This creativity paired with his incredible dedication and endless hours of hard work, have allowed Jesper to accomplish incredible feats, including winning Olympic medals and achieving other extraordinary milestones. From his Red Bull Supervention and Unrailistic creative rail features, which have redefined freeskiing, to holding the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest rail slide (measuring a whopping 154.49 m), to making history in 2014 by landing the first switch triple front flip, Jesper is an inspiration for ski enthusiasts around the world.
Whether he’s performing a trick on an impossible-looking feature or designing unconceivable rail setups, Jesper stands out for his incredible talent and dedication to progression.
This unique blend of talent and innovation make Jesper the perfect fit for Swatch.
JESPER TJÄDER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2024:
3rd place, Ski Knuckle Huck, X Games Aspen
2023:
1st place, Ski Knuckle Huck, X Games Aspen
1st place, Freeski Slopestyle, FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup
2nd place, Freeski Slopestyle, FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup
1st place, Red Bull PlayStreets
2022:
Bronze medal, Men’s Freeski Slopestyle, Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
3rd place, Freeski Slopestlye, FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup