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Mark Cavendish won his last-ever race at Tour de France Criterium in Singapore, capping off an impressive retirement run including winning a record 35th stage at Tour de France last summer.

This Cool Link was published 2 years ago. (#)
Tennis

The trailer for FEDERER: Twelve Final Days

The end of an iconic career.

9th June 20245th May 2026 by lukealexdavis
Tennis

Dominic Thiem has announced early retirement to due a recurring wrist injury

Thanks for the memories, Domi!

12th May 202425th May 2025 by lukealexdavis

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from professional football: You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time […] After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.

One of the great footballing entertainers.

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10× NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement on social media this week after a 19-season career.

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Tennis

Links on Roger Federer’s retirement 

Thank you, Roger.

27th September 202212th May 2024 by lukealexdavis
Tennis

Links on Serena Williams's retirement

Thank you, Serena.

12th August 202212th May 2024 by lukealexdavis
Water Sports

Michael Gunning on retirement and calls for equality

‘If I can be that representation for younger swimmers, younger athletes growing up, then I’ve definitely done my job.’

29th May 202212th May 2024 by lukealexdavis
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