Athletes Retirements Thread

[Joseph Hudson 35 1]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68247445

Edited February 9, 2024 by Sindo

[heywoodu 15,997]

1 hour ago, Joseph Hudson 35 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68247445

 

"Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Jamaica sprint legend to retire after Paris 2024 Olympics"

 

Both unexpected (because it felt like she'd go on forever) and expected (because of her age and winning everything one can win) at the same time  

[Josh 11,494]

 Irene Schouten (speed skating)

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3iIriaqDDJ/?hl=en

 

@Dennis @Jinzha @CCB

Edited February 20, 2024 by Josh

[Jan Linha 597]

MONA BRORRSON - Biathlon has announced that in Nové Město na Moravě was her last WCH and decided to retire after this season. 

[Josh 11,494]

 Thomas Krol (speed skating) 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3ssiagrqqP/?igsh=cDJqd3c5ajlvZ2cy

Edited February 23, 2024 by Josh

[heywoodu 15,997]

Shanne Braspennincx, reigning Olympic keirin champion, has retired due to a lack of motivation.

https://nos.nl/artikel/2510803-olympisch-kampioene-braspennincx-stopt-met-baanwielrennen-plezier-is-weg

[rybak 3,302]

 Ivo Karlovic (tennis) officialy announced his retirement at age of 44. Last time he played official match in October 2021.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3mRXuJtBkI/

[Josh 11,494]

 Erica Wiebe (wrestling)

 

Rio 2016 Olympic champion in women’s 75kg. 

[Grassmarket 4,027]

Laura Kenny aka Laura Trott, Britain’s most successful female Olympian - 5 Golds -  retires.  Ironically the very athletes she inspired are now keeping her out of the Olympic team

 

 

 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/68579889

 

[intoronto 6,387]

Former World Silver medalist boxer Charlie Cavanagh retired at age 23