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Sarah Voss Retires at 25 After Cumulative Health Struggles

Cumulative physical and mental strain stemming from a Borrelia infection during Paris competition forced her exit to make way for a new role sharing expertise beyond sport.

Sarah Voss tritt zurück
Als kleines Mädchen träumte sie von einem Olympia-Start – 2021 und 2024 verwirklichte sie es
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Overview

  • Two-time Olympian Sarah Voss announced her retirement from elite gymnastics due to ongoing health burdens.
  • She represented Germany at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Games and claimed national all-around titles in 2019 and 2022.
  • At the 2022 European Championships in Munich, Voss overcame a calf injury to secure team bronze with her Jurtschenko double twist vault.
  • A Borrelia infection before and during the Paris Olympics exacerbated her physical and mental exhaustion and influenced her decision to step away.
  • An economics student, Voss intends to focus on mentoring and advocacy in sport and other areas she is passionate about.