Athletes Retirements Thread

[Grassmarket 3,533]

 200m / 400m runner Jodie Williams.

 

Had a great record at the Age Group level but never quite got the big solo wins as an adult.  Relay bronze in Paris was her finest moment.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/ckgl7gwvj8go

[Monzanator 4,579]

I still remember watching the World Junior Championships in Moncton when ES was hyping her unbeaten streak of 100+ races or whatever the number was and she promptly came 2nd in 200m

[heywoodu 15,253]

1 hour ago, Monzanator said:

I still remember watching the World Junior Championships in Moncton when ES was hyping her unbeaten streak of 100+ races or whatever the number was and she promptly came 2nd in 200m

What I'd give simply for the world juniors and such to even be back at Eurosport...those were the days  

[Josh 10,830]

 Rachael Gunn, or more infamously known as “Raygun” (breaking)

 

 

Never thought I’d be happy posting a reply on the “Athletes Retirement” thread but thank god…  

[Gianlu33 4,693]

Milena Baldassarri (rhytmic gymnastic)

[Grassmarket 3,533]

1 hour ago, Josh said:

 Rachael Gunn, or more infamously known as “Raygun” (breaking)

 

 

Never thought I’d be happy posting a reply on the “Athletes Retirement” thread but thank god…  

Is it a coincidence that this happens at the exact same time as Kamala's concession speech?  I DON'T THINK SO!!!!!  

[Josh 10,830]

 Lucas Van Berkel (volleyball)

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-5MKkLpmh8/?igsh=aHViODZqNmo2bGk=

[Grassmarket 3,533]

Sir Mark Cavendish confirms that the Criterium Race in Singapore tomorrow will be his last.

 

Sir Mark Cavendish announces retirement with Tour de France legend's final race confirmed

[Josh 10,830]

 Ágatha Bednarczuk (beach volleyball) 

 

Rio 2016 Olympic silver and Netherlands 2015 World Championships gold alongside Barbara Seixas.

[Josh 10,830]

 April Ross and Alix Klineman (beach volleyball)

 

Ross won medals at three consecutive Olympics, silver at London 2012, bronze at Rio 2016, and gold at Tokyo 2020 alongside Klineman. She also won three World Championships medals with gold at Stavanger 2009, silver at Vienna 2017, and gold at Hamburg 2019 (also with Klineman)