Rebecca Adlington retires from competitive swimming
Britain's double Olympic champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington has retired from competition to concentrate on grassroots coaching,.
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Michael Phelps tribute to 'fantastic' Rebecca Adlington
Michael Phelps, the 18-times Olympic gold medal winner, has paid his tribute to Rebecca Adlington's "fantastic career."
– Michael PhelpsOur paths have crossed many times over the years - at meets and through a shared sponsor.
Her accomplishments speak for themselves, she has been a great representative for British Swimming and the sport overall. I congratulate her on a fantastic career and wish her all the best in the future.
Rebecca Adlington: 'I'll be swimming even when I'm 90 years old'
There has been much speculation over the 23-year-old Olympic swimmer's future since she won two bronze medals at the London 2012 Games.
At a news conference today the Mansfield-born swimmer confirmed she would be retiring from her competitive career that has brought her Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles.
"I hate the word retire. I love swimming but as a competitive element and elite athlete I won't compete any more.
I'll always be swimming even when I am 90 years old." – REBECCA ADLINGTON
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Adlington's 'proud' coach pays tribute to swimmer
Rebecca Adlington's long term coach Bill Furniss has paid tribute to the swimmer as she announces her retirement:
Proud to have been Rebecca's coach the same qualities that made her the best ever will ensure success in everything she does
From @billH20 on Twitter:Olympians tributes to Rebecca Adlington
Olympians have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Rebecca Adlington and to wish her luck as she retires from competitive swimming.
Boxer Anthony Ogogo, heptathlete Louise Hazel and open water swimmer Kari-anne Payne tweeted:
@beckadlington All the best for your retirement Becks. You'll go down as an absolute legend in the pool. Good luck in the future love x
From @AnthonyOgogo on Twitter:Happy Retirement! @beckadlington best wishes x
From @LouiseHazel on Twitter:So unbelievably proud of @beckadlington and honoured to have been on some of your journey with you. I miss you alread!! xxxxx #legend
From @KeriannePayne on Twitter:Adlington says encouraging children to swim 'would overtake every achievement of career'
Rebecca Adlington has announced her retirement from competitive swimming but says she would like to stay involved in swimming and help bring on the next generation.
She said she wants to encourage children into the pool and hopes she can inspire youngsters to get into swimming.
"Would overtake every achievement of my career if I could get every child in Britain to swim."
The Olympic medallist went on to say Beijing 2008 was her career highlight. She also paid tribute to her coach Bill Furniss, saying her medals are his as well.
Timeline: Rebecca Adlington
• Born on 17th February 1989 in Mansfield.
• Joined Nova Centurian swimming club at the age of 12 where she met her long term coach Bill Furniss.
• Adlington has won titles at Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth level making her the most successful British swimmer of the modern era.
• Adlington's victory in the 2008 Olympic 800m freestyle final broke swimming’s longest standing world record with a time of 8:14.10.
• Adlington became the first British swimmer to win more than one gold medal at a single Olympic Gamers since Henry Taylor in 1908.
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Rebecca Adlington's international career
- August 2008 - Won double Olympic gold in Beijing with victory in the 800m and 400m freestyle.
- December 2008 - Came 3rd in the Sports Personality of the Year 2008.
- January 2009 - Awarded an OBE by the Queen in the New Years Honours of 2009
- October 2010 - Adlington claims Commonwealth gold in both the 800m and 400m freestyle in Delhi.
- August 2012 – Had to settle for Olympic Bronze in the 800m and 400m freestyle in London.
- In total Adlington won seven gold medals, three silver medals and seven bronze medals in international competition.
Rebecca Adlington announces retirement
Rebecca Adlington, who swam to double Olympic glory in 2008, has announced her retirement.
The 23-year-old from Mansfield, Notts, is holding a press conference in London. More to follow
Adlington to make 'major announcement'
Nottinghamshire swimming ace, Rebecca Adlington, will today make a 'major announcement.'
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Rebecca Adlington will make a 'major announcement' at a news conference next Tuesday, it's being reported.
There has been speculation that the Mansfield double Olympic gold medallist would retire from the sport in the wake of the London Games.
Adlington won a pair of bronze medals last summer, two of only three medals won by British swimmers. She also took two gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Games.
Adlington will address the media on February 5.
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