Jessica Ennis-Hill announces retirement after 'amazing career'

"Amazing memories...from my first world title in Berlin 2009 to Rio 2016 I'm so fortunate."

Jessica Ennis-Hill announces retirement after 'amazing career'
Thu, 13 Oct, 2016 - 10:37

Jessica Ennis-Hill has announced her retirement from athletics.

The 30-year-old won Olympic gold in the heptathlon at London 2012 and silver at Rio 2016, and is a two-time world champion.

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