Summary
Adam Gemili, a former European sprint champion, has announced his retirement from athletics at 32. He was a successful sprinter for Great Britain and competed in major events like the Olympics and World Championships. Gemili made the announcement on social media, reflecting on his athletic career.
Key Facts
- Adam Gemili retired from athletics at age 32.
- He was a former youth football player for Chelsea and Dagenham & Redbridge.
- Gemili competed for Team GB in the London 2012 Olympics and made it to the 100m semi-finals.
- He won relay medals at three World Championships.
- In 2014, he became the European Champion in the 200m race and won silver in the 100m at the Commonwealth Games.
- Gemili narrowly missed Olympic medals, finishing fourth in the 200m at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- He is one of three British sprinters to run under 10 seconds in the 100m and under 20 seconds in the 200m.
- His best times are 9.97 seconds for the 100m and 19.97 seconds for the 200m.
