LONDON – Three-time Olympic gold medalist Max Whitlock of Britain plans to end his gymnastics career after the Paris Games this summer.
The 31-year-old Whitlock is Britain’s most successful gymnast, though he is not yet guaranteed to be selected for Paris.
“This moment feels like it´s the right time for me. Reflecting on my 24-year journey, I feel extremely fortunate to have found such a huge passion and something I have loved for so long,” Whitlock said in a statement relayed by British Gymnastics.
Whitlock, who has won three world titles, has competed at the past three summer Olympics, winning a total of six Olympic medals.
“I´m excited and motivated to aim for a fourth and final Olympics. Post-Tokyo Olympics, I almost allowed fear of failure to dictate my path and stop gymnastics altogether,” he added according to AP.
“This final chapter of my competing career, the most motivated I have been in the last eight years, has me excited for the opportunity to try and create further history.”
