Neck problem ends 15-year glittering career

CHELTENHAM Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle winning jockey, Norman Williamson, has been forced to retire on medical advice.

Neck problem ends 15-year glittering career
Tue, 21 Oct, 2003 - 01:00
Pat Keane

The 34-year-old Bandon, County Cork-born pilot revealed yesterday he had no choice but to end a glittering career, spanning some 15 years.

Said Williamson: “I have had an on-going neck problem. Last week I visited a specialist in Harley Street in London and was strongly advised to stop. I was told I was playing with fire.

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