Double Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tom Bosworth has announced he will retire after the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
In a video posted on social media, Bosworth told fans that this summer’s Commonwealth Games, which get under way on July 28, will be the final race walking event he will take part in.
“I have got some really big news to share with you all today,” said Bosworth.
“At the end of the season I am going to be retiring from Athletics.
“It has not been an easy decision to make and not one I have rushed into.
“But with a home Commonwealth Games and rest assured I am going to be going all out to win another medal in front of a home crowd this summer.
“Going in as a silver medallist doesn’t feel real in itself but I want to do my team, myself and my family proud and that is why now does feel the right time.
“I am still able to compete at my best, train full time and give it my all despite have some injuries with my back and some problems there and that is why I haven’t wanted to carry on.
“This season has been I want to enjoy and remember and celebrate everything I have achieved and hopefully I can do that this summer.
“I cannot believe what I have managed to achieve, two Olympics, the British records, it is all so surreal.
“I just started Athletics for fun and for fitness so to have had the career I have, I feel so lucky and privileged.
“I couldn’t have done it without my team in Leeds who have supported me for over 10 years and this is why hopefully I can celebrate everything I have achieved by having one last big, amazing summer and competing of course at a home Commonwealth Games is just the perfect way to go out.”
The 31-year-old set new 5,000m and 10,000m British records at the start of 2020 and just this year became British champion once again in the 5000m walk.
