Winter Olympics 2022 - Dave Ryding 'gave it his all' and had British fans dreaming of slalom gold in Beijing

Dave Ryding had British fans dreaming of an elusive first Beijing 2022 medal after a rapid second slalom run saw the Rocket soar into the top spot with 13 riders to go on Wednesday. He clocked 50.44 seconds for a combined time of 1:45.57. Was it to be the moment when GB's wait for a Winter Olympics medal would finally be over? Ad/> “Look at Ryding go!” said Europsort commentator Nick Fellows as each of the Briton’s splits lit up green down the slope.

Beijing 2022Henderson extends Anfield invite to Liverpool fan Ryding after Beijing returnYESTERDAY AT 22:36 “Lightning-quick moves from Dave ‘The Rocket’ Ryding,” added co-commentator Finlay Mickel, “Dave can be really happy with that second-run performance. “He gave it his all. Fantastic second run for him.” Subsequent riders fell as they pushed for gold and two DNFs in a row followed Ryding’s run, allowing fans at home to begin picturing that gold medal round the World Cup winner’s neck.

Ryding: Beijing result a shame but I’ll keep trying to pave the way for British skiing 'Heart-breaking for British fans' — Ryding's race of two halves leaves slalom hopes in balance ‘I will go full gas’ – Ryding promises to ‘attack’ in second slalom run “He’s gone! Another one down, 13 to go for Dave Ryding,” said Fellows as Atle Lie McGrath of Norway fell near the top of the course. “This will be a nervous wait if it continues like this. If I were you, I’d put your goggles down and your seatbelts on because this could be a bumpy ride.” It was not to be.