Cycling: Andy Schleck will retire at the age of 29. The Luxembourger announced this at a press conference today.
He cited the after-effects of his serious crash at the Tour de France that year as the reason for his decision.
"I will end my career", said a visibly moved Schleck. The younger of the two Schleck brothers suffered a partial tear in the collateral and cruciate ligaments and a meniscus tear in a collision with a spectator on the third stage of the 2014 Tour. Articular cartilage injuries were also diagnosed.
Schleck started his professional career with a second place at the Giro d'Italia. From 2008 to 2010 he secured the junior ranking of the tour. After Alberto Contador's positive doping test, he was also awarded the overall victory in the 2010 Tour of France. The following year he was second to Cadel Evans. In 2009 he also won Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
“I would like to stay connected to cycling”, according to Schleck. "I have plans for the future, but I don't want to comment on them just yet."
Schleck was considered one of the greatest talents of his time, but has not been able to build on his successes in the last two years.