Two-time Olympic champion Katie Archibald has announced the end of her 13-year career in track cycling. At the age of 32, the British cyclist has decided to focus on her studies to become a medical nurse, although this is not the reason behind her retirement from the sport.
Archibald, who won 51 elite medals, including her first European title in team pursuit in 2013, missed the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a double fracture in her foot, sustained in a domestic accident. Her career highlights include winning the omnium event at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the team pursuit at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
"I love competing. After 13 years at the highest level of international competition and especially in rivalry with my big brother John, I’ve decided to retire from cycling. It has been an honor to represent Great Britain and always put the team first. I am proud to have competed alongside the best cyclists in the country," she said, as quoted by DPA.
Katie Archibald's retirement marks the end of an incredible era in track cycling. It's hard to imagine the sport without her, but I'm excited to see where she'll go next. What do you think she'll accomplish in her new career?