Lisa Mayer announces retirement following the World Cup conclusion
Lisa Mayer, a middle Hessian sprinter and a key member of the German sprint relay team, has announced her retirement after a successful career that spans over a decade. The announcement was made via an Instagram video on Sunday, with the World Championships in Tokyo set to be her final competition.
Mayer, who became the European champion at the championships in Munich in 2022, has big goals for the World Championships in Tokyo. She is nominated for both the German 4x100m relay team and the individual 100m event.
The retirement comes after a season where Mayer felt that her passion for athletics was no longer as strong as before. She cited musculoskeletal problems during the season but emphasized feeling ready and at peace with her decision ahead of her final competition.
Mayer's career highlight was winning the European championship in Munich in 2022 as part of the German sprint relay team. She also won the bronze medal at the Olympics in Paris last year as part of the same team.
In her Instagram video, Mayer stated that the fire within her isn't burning as brightly as it once was. She expressed her gratitude for the support she has received throughout her career and her desire to leave her heart on the track at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Despite retiring, Mayer is ready for a new phase in her life. She intends to enjoy the World Championships in Tokyo and will undoubtedly be a force to reckon with on the track. The upcoming World Championships in Tokyo will serve as the conclusion to Lisa Mayer's athletics career, and it promises to be an emotional farewell for fans and fellow athletes alike.
