17 Men’s Alpine Skiing Retirements in 2026: Pinturault, Ryding Lead World Cup Farewells
A total of 17 athletes step away from the men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2026, led by stars like Alexis Pinturault and Dave Ryding.
A total of 17 athletes step away from the men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2026, led by stars like Alexis Pinturault and Dave Ryding.
GB Snowsport has selected Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor, and Billy Major to represent Great Britain in men’s slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Bormio.
Britain delivered a historic World Cup slalom opener in Levi, with Laurie Taylor’s fastest second run leading three athletes into the points and marking one of the program’s strongest days ever.
GB Snowsport has named its 33-athlete alpine team for the Olympic season, highlighted by Dave Ryding’s final campaign and the World Cup Team debut of speed specialist Roy Steudle. Rising stars like the Carrick-Smith brothers and Molly Butler strengthen a deep Europa Cup squad, as Great Britain builds momentum toward Milano-Cortina 2026.
Britain’s most successful alpine skier, Dave Ryding, has announced that the 2025–26 season will be his last. The 38-year-old slalom star plans to retire after his fifth Olympic appearance, aiming to end his career with a historic podium and a new personal best at the Games.
The GB Snowsport Alpine Ski Team is turning heads with a season full of breakthroughs, top-10 World Cup finishes, and rising stars on both the men’s and women’s sides. With momentum building ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026, Britain could be on the verge of making British Olympic history.
Ryding believed the 2023-24 season would be his last. He shares his thought process: "I always saw the 2023-24 season as a fitting finale. After the last Olympics, each year felt like a bonus. But something changed last season. The results continued and the fire in me didn't go out."
Who is skiing, when and how to watch Sunday's February 4th Chamonix slalom Six slaloms down, six to go. The slalom season's halfway point is here, with plenty of chances left for athletes to shine. Yet only the top 25 will make it to the finals in Saalbach, Austria.
Who is skiing, when and how to watch Wednesday's Schladming Planai nigh Slalom Get ready for an exhilarating Wednesday night Slalom (SL) in Schladming, Austria, on January 24th. With four Men's World Cup slaloms already contested this season, including the upcoming Schladming night slalom, there are seven more thrilling races.
Linus Strasser grabbed onto the slalom victory at the Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel, Austria. It was the first German win in 10 years in the Kitzbühel slalom.
Kristoffer Jakobsen leads after first run in the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm-Rennen World Cup. North Americans do not qualify for second run.
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Marco Schwarz took possession of the leader's throne. Cleent Noel took 2nd place and Dave Ryding earned 3rd place. Check out more deatils on the Madonna di Campiglio race.
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40th World Cup win and second Levi reindeer for the Austrian star.