He gained his first World Cup points in January 1984 by capturing 10th place in the Alpine Combined at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and that December, he achieved his first podium in (Giant slalom at Sestiere, Italy).
He obtained his initial World Cup points in January 1984 by securing tenth place in the Alpine Combined event at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. He then secured his first top-three result that December with a podium finish in the Giant Slalom competition held in Sestriere, Italy.