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).
In January 1984, he secured his first World Cup points by finishing tenth in the Alpine Combined event at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Later that year, he achieved his first podium placement with a third-place finish in the Giant Slalom competition held in Sestriere, Italy.