Jack Carlin Bids Farewell: A Glittering Cycling Career Ends Without Gold

Olympic track cycling medallist Jack Carlin retires, citing diminished motivation after a decade. Despite a successful career, Carlin never won gold, often overshadowed by Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen. The decision comes after failing to rekindle his passion post-Paris Olympics and opting out of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Britain's celebrated Olympic track cyclist Jack Carlin announced his retirement on Wednesday, sharing that he can no longer commit fully to the sport after battling near misses for a decade.

The 28-year-old, who hails from Scotland, earned bronze and silver medals at both the Paris and Tokyo Olympics. Clearly, a three-time world championship silver medallist, Carlin will forgo the opportunity to compete for gold at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Reflecting on his decision, Carlin admitted that he struggled to reignite the passion following the Paris Olympics, often affected by injuries and the challenge of facing track cycling giants like Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen.

(With inputs from agencies.)