Career Start:
1993 in the US National Team
Career End:
2006
Career Highlights:
2006
4th place Overall World Cup
2005
2nd (Downhill), World Championships
3rd (Giant Slalom), World Championships
2004
1st (Super-G), World Cup in Kitzbühel
2003
1st (Downhill), World Cup in Kitzbühel
2001
1st (Super G), World Championships
3rd (Downhill), World Cup in Kitzbühel (first podium finish)
Best athletic attributes:
“I am mellow and laid back until I face a challenge”, Daron says about himself. “Then I put my mind to it and dig deep to get the best out of myself. I feel best when I look for ways to test my mind and body and when I'm around fun people who like to push it.”
Best personal attributes:
In his own words: Daron is a mellow, quiet and modest person who enjoys a good laugh.
Second best talent (after skiing):
Jet Ski (1993, World Champion)
Classic Rahlves:
Bode Miller’s best friend was said to be a calming influence on the US Ski Team and polite and courteous with journalists as well.
Daron Rahlves, USA, Alpine Skiing
Christian Pondella
Info
Date of Birth:June 12th, 1973 (12 June 1973)
Place of Birth:
Walnut Creek, California, USA
Current Residence:
Truckee, California, USA
Nickname:
“D”
Family Status:
Married to Michelle; Siberian Husky “Nation” (Nickname: "Streif", the name of the Kitzbühl Super G and Downhill course)
Weight/Height:
84 kg / 175 cm