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.

Christian Pondella