An astonishing Olympic career that began in , and has spanned four teams, is poised to come to a close in Japan. S o much can happen in the sporting world across four years alone, but throughout the Olympic cycles in recent memory, during a period in which thousands of athletes have had long and fruitful careers before departing into the night, one of the few certainties at each Olympics has been the enduring presence of Oksana Chusovitina.
As a gymnast in a sport dominated for so long by teenagers, Chusovitina was already at a relatively advanced age two decades ago, and she was considered a complete aberration by the time she was Yet Tokyo marks her eighth Olympics in a career that has spanned three decades.
As she completed her podium training on Thursday before her attempts to qualify for another vault final on Sunday, she told reporters in Tokyo that it would be her last. She has, however, been an unreliable narrator of her retirement. Chusovitina seemed set to retire after the world championships and then again in , but each time she returned motivated, and continued to perform at the highest level.
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Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Join the conversation Create account. Already have an account? Gymnastics Oksana Chusovitina, year-old gymnast, retires after record-extending 8th Olympics In a sport where anything north of 20 is already considered past your prime, year-old gymnast Oksana Chusovitina — who made her first Olympic appearance nearly five years before Simone Biles was even born — remains an ageless wonder.
Social Sharing. The incredible Olympic story of gymnast Oksana Chusovitina 4 months ago She took home the silver medal on vault in as part of the German team. Chusovitina has won 11 world medals throughout her illustrious career and has five eponymous skills. In a sport known for its youth and the success of teenagers, Chusovitina has become a global fan favorite thanks to her longevity and unwavering passion for the sport. She was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in Chusovitina previously announced she was going to retire after the Olympics, but came back soon after.
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