Cycling-Briton Cavendish confirms retirement


(Reuters) – Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday, the British cyclist said on Saturday.
(Reuters) – Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday, the British cyclist said on Saturday.
Cavendish, who announced his retirement last year before reversing that decision, broke the all-time record for most stage wins at the Tour de France this year.
The 39-year-old won an individual silver medal on the track at the 2016 Rio Olympics and claimed three world titles in the madison discipline.
Sunday will be the final race of my professional cycling career,” Cavendish said in a post on Instagram.
“I am lucky enough to have done what I love for almost 20 years and I can now say that I have achieved everything that I can on the bike.
“Cycling has given me so much and I love the sport, I’ve always wanted to make a difference in it and now I am ready to see what the next chapter has in store for me.”
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
Retirement is the period in a person's life when they stop working full-time, typically due to age or financial readiness, allowing them to enjoy leisure activities or pursue personal interests.
A professional athlete is an individual who competes in sports for financial compensation, often at a high level, and may participate in various competitions and events.
A silver medal is awarded to the second-place finisher in a competition, particularly in sports events like the Olympics, symbolizing achievement and excellence.
The Tour de France is an annual men's multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France, renowned for its challenging routes and prestigious history in the sport of cycling.
A stage win refers to a cyclist winning a specific segment of a multi-stage race, contributing to their overall ranking and recognition in the competition.
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