Britain’s First Alpine Skiing World Cup Champion Faces Quick Challenge from Training Partner
Dave Ryding made history last week, becoming the first British skier to win an alpine skiing World Cup event after triumphing in the slalom at Kitzbuehel in Austria. The 35-year-old from Pendle reached the pinnacle of his career on Saturday, marking an extraordinary achievement in the sport.
However, just days later, Ryding found himself outpaced by his training partner Billy Major during a race in Schladming, Austria. Ryding, who was ranked 20th, couldn’t match Major’s performance, who finished in 18th place, showing how quickly the dynamic in the sport can shift.
