Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjorgen, the most successful athlete in the history of the Winter Olympics, announced her retirement at age of 38 on Friday.
Bjorgen is set to make her last competitive appearance during next weekend at the Norwegian skiing championships held in Alta, reports Efe.
"I do not feel I have the motivation required to give 100 percent for another season, that is why I am quitting," the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK cited her as saying.
Bjorgen won two gold medals among five at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, bringing her total tally in the Winter Olympics to a record eight successes, as well as four silvers and three bronzes.
Bjorgen, who dethroned her countryman Ole Einar Bjorndalen as the most decorated Winter Olympic athlete, also took home 26 World Cup medals, including 18 gold.
The announcement came three days after Bjorndalen called it a career at age of 44 due to cardiac issue he was diagnosed with last summer.
--IANS
gau/vm
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app