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Max Whitlock to Retire After Paris Olympics

British gymnast Max Whitlock, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, announces his retirement following the upcoming Paris Games.

  • Max Whitlock, Britain's most decorated gymnast, plans to retire after competing in the Paris Olympics this summer.
  • The 31-year-old has won three Olympic golds and three world titles, and aims to end his career on a high note in Paris.
  • Whitlock overcame mental health challenges after the Tokyo Olympics and took an 18-month break from competitive gymnastics.
  • He hopes to defend his title in the pommel horse event, his strongest apparatus, at his fourth and final Olympic appearance.
  • Whitlock's decision is motivated by personal milestones and the opportunity for his daughter, Willow, to see him compete.
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