About an hour ago Harley posted the following to his Instagram:
It sounds as though Katia's injuries are such that she can't continue skating, which is terribly sad for such a young woman. But she and Harley have already achieved a lot more than was expected of them when they teamed up. They surprised the world. She can move forward with her life knowing that she gave her best and earned her rightful accolades for it, and will do the same in whatever field she chooses next.
As Harley says he will keep skating and is looking for a new partner, I wish him all the best of luck in finding someone compatible soon.
Farewell, our little Aussie team that could. You won't be forgotten.
First off I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in my skating journey this far. It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart to announce that Katia and myself have decided to end our skating career together as a pair. Due to health concerns, Katia and I are unable to continue. I want to take this opportunity to wish Katia all the best in the future and a quick recovery. Over the last four years we have been through so much as a team, from first pairing together, winning our first jpg, winning junior worlds, Katia becoming a Australian citizen all the way to experiencing the Olympics together!! The time we had together has been a great eye opener, it has helped me learn and develop into the person I am today and for the person I hope to be in the future. So again thank you Katia for everything and wish you nothing but the best for the future. Our journey may be over but I still want to continue my pairs career and will still keep training full time.
It sounds as though Katia's injuries are such that she can't continue skating, which is terribly sad for such a young woman. But she and Harley have already achieved a lot more than was expected of them when they teamed up. They surprised the world. She can move forward with her life knowing that she gave her best and earned her rightful accolades for it, and will do the same in whatever field she chooses next.
As Harley says he will keep skating and is looking for a new partner, I wish him all the best of luck in finding someone compatible soon.
Farewell, our little Aussie team that could. You won't be forgotten.