Viktor Ahn, the most decorated short track speed skater in Olympic history, has retired for the second time in 20 months, according to Russia’s skating federation.
Ahn, a six-time gold medalist between Russia and South Korea, announced his retirement in a letter published by R-Sport.
The 34-year-old wrote that he wasn’t in form to continue for another season, citing constant knee pain and other injuries.
Ahn previously announced retirement in September 2018, then returned for the 2019-20 World Cup season. His campaign was cut short last fall, however, due to a reported knee injury.