Tarjei Bø ends his successful career.

Tarjei Bø was tremendously moved. Aop

Biathlon Olympic winner and world champion Tarjei bø36, ending his career at the end of the current season. Norwegian little brother John Bø told about the end of the career just a week earlier.

On Friday, Tarjei Bø won a 10 kilometer race in the Antholz World Cup. After his victory, he revealed in NRK’s ​​TV interview that the next time would not be coming.

Bø was crying in interviews and prize balls.

– I had thought that if I won the race this year, I’ll tell you. I’m proud of my career, Bø commented on NRK According to Dagbladet.

– At the start of the season, I thought this was my last training season.

For many, Bøn’s announcement came as a surprise. An experienced athlete had been asked several times about the continuation of his career, but to no avail. Even the head coach of the national team Per-Arne Botna Didn’t know anything about quitting.

Tarje met his Johannes brother after Friday’s race and got more courage.

– He saw me and asked if he should tell. I answered “Go and do it.” So he did, John comments To dagbladet.

According to Tarje, the brothers were different. John decided to quit quickly and also told me immediately.

– Typical of John. He couldn’t keep the matter himself. For me, I wanted to wait for the right moment.

After the race, Tarjei Bø posted a message to her wife that she was going to tell about the end of her career. So only the related party knew about the upcoming revelation.

– He has always made it clear that this is my choice. I believe he will be happy that I will be more at home in the future.

Tarje Bø is a three-time Olympic champion and 11-time world champion.

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