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Dave Ryding to Retire After 2026 Winter Olympics, Ending Historic British Ski Career

Posted : 12 June 2025

Dave Ryding, Britain’s most accomplished alpine skier, has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing an end to a groundbreaking career that reshaped British involvement in the sport. The 38-year-old slalom specialist will make his fifth and final Olympic appearance at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, aiming to improve on his best finish of ninth place from Pyeongchang 2018.

 

Ryding, nicknamed "the Rocket," made history in 2022 by becoming the first British alpine skier to win a World Cup gold, and earlier this year, he secured the best British men’s World Championship result since 1934 with a sixth-place finish.

 

Starting on a plastic dry slope in Pendle, Lancashire, Ryding defied traditional pathways to the top level of skiing, earning his first World Cup points just before turning 26. He has since amassed seven World Cup podium finishes, including that iconic gold in Kitzbuhel and a recent bronze in Madonna di Campiglio in 2023.

 

Despite his unconventional route and late arrival on the world stage, Ryding remains physically fit and motivated to push for more success, saying his decision to retire is driven by the desire to go out at the top while still competing at a high level.

 

As Ryding prepares for his final season, he leaves behind a legacy that has inspired a new generation of British skiers, including teammates Billy Major and Laurie Taylor. His impact is evident in how younger athletes now speak confidently about podiums—a mindset shift he finds remarkable.

 

Reflecting on his journey, Ryding expressed pride in the belief he has instilled in others and looks forward to seeing how his influence shapes British skiing for decades to come.

 

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