Dave Ryding on the Podium Again

22nd December 2023

Last modified on January 9th, 2024

The Rocket has secured the seventh World Cup podium of his career with third place at the Madonna di Campiglio Slalom World Cup in Italy.

Qualifying for the second run from 15th spot, Ryding put down a brilliant second run which saw him top the standings for significant proportions of the race.

He was then overtaken by France’s Noel Clement and Marco Schwarz of Austria with a final time of 1:40.90, just 0.39s behind the race winner, Schwarz.

🥉 for DAVE RYDING 🤩🥹 pic.twitter.com/5zBqZzVN9D

— GB Snowsport (@GBSnowsport) December 22, 2023

The result means Ryding bookends 2023 with podium finishes, having taken second place in Kitzbuehel in January and now third in Madonna in December.

“Still got it!” 💪

A huge night for British No. 1 Dave Ryding who achieves his seventh career podium! 🇬🇧#fisalpine pic.twitter.com/1PgyP2pY2d

— Eurosport (@eurosport) December 22, 2023

Full race details are available here: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/results.html?sectorcode=AL&competitorid=77191&raceid=118531

There has been much reaction from PlanetSKI readers to Dave’s latest success:

“Very well done Dave, proud of you!” Elizabeth Victoria Young.

“Absolutely brilliant” – Olivia Gordon

“Superb and a great start to the season.. “ Clive Pope

“Fabulous result sir! Congratulations!”– Russ Sparkes

“Well done Dave” Gary Waters

“Well done, edge of the seat stuff…Great racing. Merry Christmas to the Great British team” Tracey Hill.

“Best British ‘alpine skier ‘of all time” Akis Gregoriou