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'It was a slap back to reality' - 'Rocket' Dave Ryding brought crashing back down to earth after World Cup lift-off

Dave Ryding ended last week on top of the skiing world only to be brought back down to earth with a bump three days later. In Kitzbuehel on Saturday, the 35-year-old from Pendle became the first Brit to win an alpine skiing World Cup event, claiming victory in the slalom on the legendary slopes in Austria. Ad/> By Tuesday, Ryding was not even the fastest Brit on the circuit, beaten by training partner Billy Major a couple of hours down the road in Schladming, with Major 18th and Ryding 20th.

'Rocket' Ryding brought crashing back down to earth after World Cup lift-off

Dave Ryding ended last week on top of the skiing world only to be brought back down to earth with a bump three days later. In Kitzbuehel on Saturday, the 35-year-old from Pendle became the first Brit ever to win an alpine skiing World Cup event, claiming victory in the slalom on the legendary slopes in Austria. Ad/> By Tuesday Ryding was not even the fastest Brit on the circuit, beaten by training partner Billy Major a couple of hours down the road in Schladming, with Major 18th and Ryding 20th.

Can triple ERC champion Kajetanowicz inspire Poland’s FIA Rally Star contenders?

Kajetan Kajetanowicz will hope to inspire six younger compatriots contesting the FIA Rally Star European Final in Germany from today (Friday) until Sunday. The Polish hero became the first driver to win the FIA European Rally Championship three years running when he completed his title hat-trick in 2017.

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Can Austria tighten iron grip on slopes at Beijing Games?

By Shadia Nasralla

Alpine skiing-Can Austria tighten iron grip on slopes at Beijing Games?

LONDON : The pressure is on for Austria, the most successful ski nation of all time, to prove that it still has what it takes to dominate at the Beijing Olympic Games.

The Tomato in winter, and other international Olympic stars to watch

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History-maker Dave Ryding ‘slapped back to reality’ ahead of Winter Olympics

Five days after courting global fame for his historic World Cup slalom win at Kitzbuhel, Dave Ryding admits he has already been “slapped back to reality” as he shifts his focus towards the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Dave Ryding's heroics inspiring speed skater Niall Treacy ahead of debut shot at Olympic Games in Beijing

Dave Ryding's jet-heeled exploits are helping speed skater Niall Treacy gear up for Winter Olympic lift-off. 'The Rocket', 35, became the first British alpine skier to win World Cup gold on Saturday and alongside Treacy, will form part of Team GB's finalised 50-strong squad set for Beijing. Ad/> Nottingham-based Treacy, 21, is at the opposite end of his sporting career but loved watching Ryding make history by being crowned slalom king in Kitzbuhel.

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'It was a slap back to reality' - 'Rocket' Dave Ryding brought crashing back down to earth after World Cup lift-off

'Rocket' Ryding brought crashing back down to earth after World Cup lift-off

Can triple ERC champion Kajetanowicz inspire Poland’s FIA Rally Star contenders?

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Can Austria tighten iron grip on slopes at Beijing Games?

Alpine skiing-Can Austria tighten iron grip on slopes at Beijing Games?

The Tomato in winter, and other international Olympic stars to watch

History-maker Dave Ryding ‘slapped back to reality’ ahead of Winter Olympics

Dave Ryding's heroics inspiring speed skater Niall Treacy ahead of debut shot at Olympic Games in Beijing