GB slalom legend Ryding bids farewell to Olympics
Summary
Dave Ryding, a British slalom skier known as "the Rocket," ended his Olympic career at the age of 39 after competing in his fifth Winter Olympics. He finished 17th in his final race in challenging weather conditions. Ryding has had a successful career, becoming the first British skier to win a World Cup slalom gold.Key Facts
- Dave Ryding competed in his fifth and final Winter Olympics at age 39.
- He finished 17th in the slalom event held in Bormio, Italy.
- Only 46 out of 96 skiers finished the first run due to heavy snowfall.
- Ryding was the first Briton to win a World Cup slalom gold in 2022.
- He made his Olympic debut at the Vancouver Games in 2010.
- Two other British skiers, Billy Major and Laurie Taylor, also competed in the race.
- Ryding began skiing on a dry slope and became a top slalom skier.
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