Caroline Colombo ends her biathlon career. The French woman founded her decision in an emotional statement.
“For me it is time to complete a valuable chapter in my life and end my career as a biathlete,” wrote Caroline Colombo on Instagram on Wednesday.
In the past, the 28-year-old publicly made neuropathy public towards “Nordic Magazine”. As Colombo stated in her statement, her resignation is related to “health reasons”.
“When I look back on my 58 World Cup starts, I feel enormous gratitude. What moves me the most are not only the races or the medals, but the unforgettable encounters. Every shared smile, every surviving and every shared moment have me to do so Made that I am today, “Colombo looked back emotionally at her time in biathlon.
She is proud “on my way and the connections that I have made over the years. Although I say goodbye to this adventure, I know that it is not a goodbye. I will always wear these memories in my heart. Thank you very much Everyone who was part of this trip.
Biathlon colleagues speak out
Colombo completed her most successful World Cup season in the winter of 2022/23 when she finished 20th in the overall classification. At the 2021 European Championship, the long-time ski hunter won the silver medal with the single mixed relay. There are also five individual victories in the IBU Cup in your career.
After Colombo’s decision, many companions spoke up. “Caro, [ich] Wish you a wonderful time and you are always cordially invited to another pizza evening in Ruhpolding, “wrote Franziska Preuss on Instagram, for example.