Dave Ryding says ‘anything is possible’ as Team GB star, 16th, aims to ‘attack’ second slalom run at Winter Olympics

Dave Ryding is now an outside shot for the medals but ‘The Rocket’ is hoping to shoot up the standings when attacking the second run of the slalom in Beijing. The Team GB star topped the podium in Kitzbuhel last month, becoming the first Briton to win an alpine skiing World Cup event. Ad/> That has made Ryding a medal hope at his fourth Winter Olympics, but the 35-year-old has work to do to make the podium after finishing more than a second off the pace.

Beijing 2022'Heart-breaking for British fans' — Ryding's race of two halves leaves slalom hopes in balanceAN HOUR AGO Ryding ultimately placed 16th, 1.21 seconds behind leader Johannes Strolz, and the Briton was left ruining a mistake halfway down the ‘Ice River’ course. Despite the error, Ryding – who is known for his Run 2 aggression – is not ruling anything out. Ryding said: “I started good, I had a good feeling, but you can’t make mistakes in slalom.

The good thing is we have two runs. There’s nothing to lose for me, I’m in a position to fully attack. Anything is possible.” 'Heart-breaking for British fans' — Ryding's race of two halves leaves slalom hopes in balance Strolz holds narrow slalom lead over Norwegian duo as Ryding hopes fade Ryding a second off the slalom pace after costly mistakes in first run Asked if he was feeling the pressure or in a confident mood, Ryding added: “I was fine this time.

My fourth Olympics, I always say I’m not defined by the Olympics. My career has been awesome for me. I try my best here like every race, and we see what my best gets me.” Nick Fellows said on Eurosport commentary: “Good words from Dave there, he still believes he’s in with a chance.” /> In the immediate reaction to Ryding’s Run 1, Fellows said: “He was in gold-medal