Eve Muirhead retires: Olympic champion curler announces ‘hardest decision of my life’
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Eve Muirhead, Great Britain’s curling captain who led Team GB’s women to Olympic gold in Beijing earlier this year, has announced her retirement from the sport.
The 32-year-old brings to an end a glittering career which saw her win European and world titles before that elusive Olympic crown in February.
In a statement, Muirhead said: “After 15 years of international curling and 21 international titles I have made the hardest decision of my life to hang up my curling shoes and retire. Throughout my career and like most athletes, I have experienced both the highest of the highs (becoming an Olympic champion) and the lowest of lows and at times the future seemed very distant. It’s been an emotional journey but a journey that I am incredibly proud of.”
Muirhead thanked her teammates, sponsors, the National Lottery and UK Sport, British and Scottish Curling, her supporters and her family and friends. “Thank you for always backing me and supporting any decision I have made. I love you and can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Muirhead signed off by hinting that plans for a future beyond the rink were already in the works. “Retiring from curling as a current European, world and Olympic champion is something I always dreamt of, and I am signing off with a huge smile on my face. With regards to what’s next... I’m looking forward to exploring more opportunities and getting my golf clubs out... but watch this space!”
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