Kent Winter Olympic legend Lizzy Yarnold announces retirement
Sevenoaks skeleton racer and Britain's most successful Winter Olympian Lizzy Yarnold has announced her retirement from the sport.
She made the announcement at her old school Maidstone Girl's Grammar, eight months after retaining her Winter Olympic title in Pyeongchang.
Yarnold has battled back injuries and says while she is stepping away from competing, she wants to remain in the sport.
She made the announcement at her old school Maidstone Girl's Grammar, eight months after retaining her Winter Olympic title in Pyeongchang.
Yarnold has battled back injuries and says while she is stepping away from competing, she wants to remain in the sport.