Exclusive: ‘He’s inspired a ton of little racers today’ – Mikaela Shiffrin reacts to Dave Ryding win

American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has said Great Britain’s Dave Ryding has “inspired a ton of little racers today” after he created his own piece of history by winning the Slalom at Kitzbuhel. Ryding, 35, stunned the field in Austria to take the first World Cup Slalom win in British history in what was an emotional scene for everyone involved. Ad/> Speaking exclusively to Eurosport after the result, Shiffrin, who has been a vocal champion of the British team, was full of praise for what Ryding had achieved.

/> Cortina d'Ampezzo‘Remarkable!’ — Goggia takes another downhill victory on home snowAN HOUR AGO “I’m astounded and impressed by Dave’s skiing, but also not surprised,” Shiffrin said. /> “Not to mention historic. That’s such a special achievement to come from his background skiing on plastic and prove that you can reach the top even if you didn’t grow up in a powerhouse ski racing country.

“He inspired a ton of little racers today.” The American also tweeted her support for Ryding, following the US Ski team’s tweet sending their congratulations. Opinion: Emotional Ryding victory puts down real marker in wide open Olympic field ‘I never stopped believing or trying’ – Ryding after making history in Kitzbuhel Ryding becomes first British Alpine skier to win World Cup race “We’d be remiss not to send a *MASSIVE* CONGRATS to @daveryding for making history in the sport of alpine ski racing in such an incredible fashion. In Kitzbuhel no less! Incredible,” the US team wrote.

“Amaaaaaazing skiing @daveryding! Congratulations!” Shiffrin added. /> Ryding himself, barely seemed able to comprehend what he had achieved when speaking after the race. He said: “I’m 35 now, but I never stopped believing, I never stopped