https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2018/06/08/adam-rippon-figure-skating-retire/
honestly not shocking. judging by his soi performances i've kindve assumed that he was done.
NEW YORK — Adam Rippon said he will “probably not” compete again and is definitely sitting out the fall Grand Prix figure skating season.
“I’m still thinking about it [returning to competition at some point],” Rippon said on New York City Hall’s steps Friday afternoon, “but ehhh, I mean, probably not. We’ll see. There’s so many really amazing young people coming up. I think that it’s sort of like, their time is now. I don’t really know if I can see myself in too many more skating competitions as a competitor, but I still want to stay involved in any way I can. I don’t know if that necessarily means retirement right now. I have a lot going on, and I have a lot to think about.”
Rippon, 28 and the oldest U.S. Olympic rookie singles skater in 82 years, previously repeated this winter and spring that he will not compete in another Olympics but had not decided if he would compete next season. He finished 10th in PyeongChang and added a team event bronze medal.
honestly not shocking. judging by his soi performances i've kindve assumed that he was done.
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