Sarah Hendrickson, a world champion who in 2014 became the first woman to ski jump at the Olympics, announced her retirement from the sport at age 26.
“My career in the sport of ski jumping has undeniably been a dream come true,” was posted on her Instagram. “I am forever in love with this sport and every opportunity and person it has included. As I step away from being an athlete, my dedication to bettering the sport remains a top priority in my life. I will never be too far from the ski jumping family, as I remain involved politically.