Ryding to retire in 2026 after fifth Olympics
Summary
Dave Ryding, Britain's most successful alpine skier, will retire after the 2025-26 season. Known for his achievements, he was the first British alpine skier to win a World Cup gold medal and achieved Britain's best men's World Championship result since 1934. Ryding started skiing on a dry slope and plans to make the 2026 Olympics his last competition.Key Facts
- Dave Ryding will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season.
- He became the first British alpine skier to win a World Cup gold medal in 2022.
- Ryding achieved Britain's best men's World Championship finish since 1934 by placing sixth.
- The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026 will be his fifth and final Olympic Games.
- He first experienced skiing on a dry slope in Pendle, Lancashire, when he was six years old.
- Ryding has won a total of seven World Cup podium finishes.
- He was the oldest man to win a World Cup slalom race at age 35.
- Ryding feels his best Olympic result, ninth place, does not reflect his true ability.
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