OlympicTalk · Nov 19, 2018
Adam Rippon confirms retirement from figure skating
Adam Rippon reportedly said he has retired from competitive figure skating, confirming spring comments that his career was likely over.
The 29-year-old Rippon last competed at the Olympics, placing 10th in PyeongChang and earning a team-event bronze medal.
Rippon summarized his career in a note to his younger self, according to CBS News, which reported his retirement Monday morning.
He mentioned failing to make the 2014 Olympic team by placing eighth at nationals, deciding to continue skating, coming out in October 2015, winning the U.S. title in January 2016 and becoming the oldest U.S. Olympic rookie singles skater in 82 years, one year after breaking his foot.