Vanessa Fernandes interrupts her career due to health problems

Portuguese triathlete Vanessa Fernandes, world champion in 2007 and silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, announced that she is interrupting her career for health reasons, at the age of 25.

In a letter released by Benfica, his current club, Fernandes assured that it is not “an abandonment” and explained that it is just “a temporary interruption” that will allow him to return “fully in a short time.”

“I know that I will be able to return and that this phase represents only a short interval in my sporting career. I hope to have your support,” commented the athlete without specifying a date for her return.

Source: Reuters