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Cycling Star Caleb Ewan Retires Abruptly at Age 30

Ewan cites emotional toll of recent seasons despite a brief resurgence with INEOS Grenadiers in 2025.

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 4 - Dax to Nogaro - France - July 4, 2023 Second placed Lotto–Dstny's Caleb Ewan after stage 4 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/ File Photo
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 12 - Roanne to Belleville-En-Beaujolais - France - July 13, 2023 Lotto–Dstny's Caleb Ewan ahead of satge 12 REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/ File Photo
Australia's five-time Tour de France stage winner Caleb Ewan has surprisingly announced his retirement despite a successful start to the campaign

Overview

  • Caleb Ewan announced his immediate retirement, ending an 11-year career with 65 victories, including 11 Grand Tour stage wins.
  • The 30-year-old sprinter attributed his decision to the emotional and physical toll of the past two seasons, particularly his struggles in 2024.
  • Ewan experienced a brief career resurgence in 2025 with INEOS Grenadiers, securing two wins in early-season races before stepping away.
  • His career was marked by highs, such as five Tour de France stage wins, and challenges, including a 2021 crash that impacted his trajectory.
  • INEOS Grenadiers CEO John Allert and Ewan's family received acknowledgments in his farewell, with Ewan expressing gratitude for his journey.