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Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald has announced her retirement from cycling, and will now pursue a new career as a nurse.
The Scot won gold medals at the Rio and Tokyo Games during a decorated 13 years in the sport, and retires with a huge haul of 51 medals at world, Olympic, European and Commonwealth level.
Archibald leaves the Great Britain Cycling Team as a current world and European champion, as well as being part of the women’s team pursuit squad who hold the world record.
The 32-year-old’s retirement comes as a surprise, having been due to compete in July’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Archibald, along with Lauren Bell and Mark Stewart, was named among the first three members of the Team Scotland’s cycling squad for the home event in the summer.
But after calling time on her career with immediate effect, the legendary cyclist will no longer be at the start line.
She suffered huge tragedy away from the sport in 2022, when her partner Rab Wardell unexpectedly died after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest, aged just 37.
Fresh start
On her retirement, Archibald told British Cycling: “The draw of the ‘real world’ has been pulling me for a while.
“I’ve been too scared to leave the world I know and love and, ultimately, to let go of something I’m good at.
“But now is the right time simply because I’m not scared anymore.
“I can’t claim to know why that is, but for some reason I only have a craving to live the life I’ve been saving for a rainy day, and no fear that I’ll miss the sunshine. It’s simply time.”
Currently training to be a nurse, Archibald said she has “fallen completely in love with the whole thing.”
On her new career, the Scottish sporting hero added: “It feels so special being someone people can trust when they need help”.
Katie Archibald’s stellar career
Archibald goes down as one of Britain’s most decorated track cyclists, and arguably Scotland’s most decorated female athlete.
Her success comes despite a late entry into elite cycling, having only joined Britain’s endurance squad at the age of 19.
But she soon made up for this, winning the European team pursuit title in her senior competitive debut.
In the 13 years since then, Archibald has gone on to clinch two Olympic titles and a silver medal, Commonwealth gold, seven world titles and a world-leading 21 European titles.
Among her Olympic glories are team pursuit gold at Rio 2016 and Madison gold alongside Laura Kenny at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
On calling time on her career, Archibald added: “I love racing my bike. And it’s been a true honour to race my bike alongside the best in the country.
“I’m not hoping for a grand legacy, but I hope I’ve made an impact on the individuals I’ve worked with.”
In an Instagram post, Archibald paid tribute to those who have supported her through her career, including her partner late Rab Wardell, before reflecting on what cycling has given her.
She wrote: “I feel dizzy when I look at everything cycling’s given me, and I can’t imagine a future where I don’t see myself as a ‘cyclist’.
“Luckily though, I’ve also gotten to be a daughter and a sister on the bike, for how it brings my family together. I’ve gotten to be a dreamer, for the goals it’s let me chase.
“I’ve even gotten to be a protagonist in a few bike races, (perhaps an antagonist in a few others).”
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald has announced her retirement from cycling, and will now pursue a new career as a nurse.
The Scot won gold medals at the Rio and Tokyo Games during a decorated 13 years in the sport, and retires with a huge haul of 51 medals at world, Olympic, European and Commonwealth level.
Archibald leaves the Great Britain Cycling Team as a current world and European champion, as well as being part of the women’s team pursuit squad who hold the world record.
The 32-year-old’s retirement comes as a surprise, having been due to compete in July’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Archibald, along with Lauren Bell and Mark Stewart, was named among the first three members of the Team Scotland’s cycling squad for the home event in the summer.
But after calling time on her career with immediate effect, the legendary cyclist will no longer be at the start line.
She suffered huge tragedy away from the sport in 2022, when her partner Rab Wardell unexpectedly died after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest, aged just 37.
Fresh start
On her retirement, Archibald told British Cycling: “The draw of the ‘real world’ has been pulling me for a while.
“I’ve been too scared to leave the world I know and love and, ultimately, to let go of something I’m good at.
“But now is the right time simply because I’m not scared anymore.
“I can’t claim to know why that is, but for some reason I only have a craving to live the life I’ve been saving for a rainy day, and no fear that I’ll miss the sunshine. It’s simply time.”
Currently training to be a nurse, Archibald said she has “fallen completely in love with the whole thing.”
On her new career, the Scottish sporting hero added: “It feels so special being someone people can trust when they need help”.
Katie Archibald’s stellar career
Archibald goes down as one of Britain’s most decorated track cyclists, and arguably Scotland’s most decorated female athlete.
Her success comes despite a late entry into elite cycling, having only joined Britain’s endurance squad at the age of 19.
But she soon made up for this, winning the European team pursuit title in her senior competitive debut.
In the 13 years since then, Archibald has gone on to clinch two Olympic titles and a silver medal, Commonwealth gold, seven world titles and a world-leading 21 European titles.
Among her Olympic glories are team pursuit gold at Rio 2016 and Madison gold alongside Laura Kenny at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
On calling time on her career, Archibald added: “I love racing my bike. And it’s been a true honour to race my bike alongside the best in the country.
“I’m not hoping for a grand legacy, but I hope I’ve made an impact on the individuals I’ve worked with.”
In an Instagram post, Archibald paid tribute to those who have supported her through her career, including her partner late Rab Wardell, before reflecting on what cycling has given her.
She wrote: “I feel dizzy when I look at everything cycling’s given me, and I can’t imagine a future where I don’t see myself as a ‘cyclist’.
“Luckily though, I’ve also gotten to be a daughter and a sister on the bike, for how it brings my family together. I’ve gotten to be a dreamer, for the goals it’s let me chase.
“I’ve even gotten to be a protagonist in a few bike races, (perhaps an antagonist in a few others).”
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Martha Riley |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-05-12 12:05:00 |
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