Dave Ryding: Slalom star ends his impressive career after season!

Dave Ryding: Slalom star ends his impressive career after season!

Kitzbühel, Österreich - Dave Ryding, the 38-year-old slalom specialist from Great Britain, has announced today that he will end his career after the coming season. In an emotional video message, he reveals that he would not have believed that he was still active in skiing with his almost 40 years. Ryding, who celebrated a historical victory on the Ganslernhang in Kitzbühel in 2022-as the first Brit in a Slalom World Cup-has had a remarkable career, which includes 15 years in the World Cup. During this time he was able to achieve seven podium places and a World Cup victory. Krone reports of his soulful words to the decision.

ryding explained that it "feels right" for him to draw a line after the Olympic Games. He feels physically fit and wants to give everything in his last career winter to see what he can still achieve. He emphasizes that it is rare in skiing without being physical complaints. This step comes in a decisive moment of his career, after a remarkable victory in Kitzbühel and a long time in the elite field of alpine skiing.

The way to the Olympic Games

Ski Alpin has been part of the Winter Olympics since the 1936 winter games and includes competitions for both women and men. From 1948 to 1980, the Olympic Games even counted as Alpine World Ski World Championships. Five competitions are defined in the current Olympic discipline: departure, Super-G, giant slalom, slalom and alpine combination. All individual competitions are held for men and women, while the team competition is a mixed event. It is noteworthy that in addition to Ryding, numerous athletes work towards their competition in these prestigious disciplines.

ryding has developed remarkable success in his sport and proudly looks back on his career. The Kitzbühel slalom remains a highlight, and the upcoming Olympic Games in 2026 offer a worthy setting for its farewell from professional skiing. The World Championships in Ski Alpin have been taking place in odd years regardless of the Winter Olympics since 1985, which offers athletes additional competitive opportunities. Rydings career and the upcoming Olympic Games will therefore be inseparable.

• alpine combination: 12 competitions for men and women
• Departure: 20 competitions for men and women
• slalom: 20 competitions for men and women
• giant slalom: 19 competitions for men and women
• Super-G: 10 competitions for men and women
• Mixed competitions: 2