Nicola Spirig retires from professional triathlon

The Swiss triathlete Nicola Spirig has announced its withdrawal from professional triathlon in style since this past weekend he has won a triathlon in the city of Locarno .

In addition to the Collins Cup, showed that he still has quality by getting the victory in his shootout and giving points to Europe that won the title.

And in the Sub8 I gotor get off the 8 hour clock in the IRONMAN distance, with 7:34:09, a season to remember.

Spirig has been seven-time European champion, 2-time Olympic medalista gold in london 2012   

"FIt was a very emotional day with fantastic weather, amazing Locarno scenery and such a nice atmosphere with everyone cheering and being a part of my last race, it really made the day special, thank you very much.

Happy to finish with a good performance and a win, and I really thank my husband [Reto Hug] for supporting me and my trainer Brett [Sutton] coming to Locarno with all his family, as well as good friends enjoying the last triathlon with me.”. commented on social media

Nicola will no longer participate in triathlon events, but has a marathon planned in Zurich at the end of the month.

From Triathlon News we wish her the best in her new stage

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