In January 2026, Dave Ryding, a veteran slalom skier from Great Britain, is set to participate in the Milano Cortina Olympics, marking his fifth and final Olympic bid. Ryding, at 39 years old, is acknowledged as one of the UK’s finest Alpine skiers, having achieved a significant milestone by winning the Kitzbuehel World Cup slalom in 2022. This year, he will compete alongside fellow British slalom representatives Laurie Taylor and Billy Major, while the team includes notable snowboarders like Mia Brookes, who is making her Olympic debut. Ryding expressed his excitement about performing on a prominent international stage and highlighted the honor of representing Great Britain one last time. He reflected on his 16-year career, emphasizing the personal significance of this event in his life, noting he had never taken for granted the opportunity to represent his country at the Olympics.