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Swiss skier Nadine Fähndrich announces retirement after Olympic silver

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  • Nadine Fähndrich won an Olympic silver medal in the team sprint two weeks ago, her first Olympic medal.
  • The 30-year-old Swiss skier is retiring after this season, ending a career with multiple World Championship medals and World Cup victories.
  • Fähndrich announced her retirement via Instagram video, thanking her supporters and expressing pride in her achievements.

According to sources, Nadine Fähndrich is ending her career after this season, with this World Cup season being her last. She won the Olympic silver medal with teammate Nadja Kälin in the team sprint event, which was her first Olympic medal. Sweden won gold in that event with Maja Dahlqvist and Jonna Sundling.

Fähndrich's career achievements include two World Championship bronzes, one World Championship silver, and seven World Cup victories. " She added, "I want to thank everyone who has been there for me throughout my career, especially my partner and my family. " Fähndrich also reflected on her Olympic success, stating, "Winning an Olympic medal has always been a dream for me.

In recent weeks, I have felt that this is a fantastic time to end my career.

Nadine Fähndrich, Swiss cross-country skier

" The exact date or event marking the end of her career this season has not been specified. It remains unknown what specific new challenges she is looking forward to in the future. Fähndrich expressed gratitude for her supporters as she prepares to conclude her competitive skiing career.

I want to thank everyone who has been there for me throughout my career, especially my partner and my family. I am proud of what I have achieved.

Nadine Fähndrich, Swiss cross-country skier

Winning an Olympic medal has always been a dream for me. I look back on my career with great pride and satisfaction and look forward to a future with new challenges.

Nadine Fähndrich, Swiss cross-country skier
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