Post by Admin on Nov 26, 2022 23:40:53 GMT
Reigning U.S. champion Mariah Bell announces her retirement: 'My heart is so full'
The 26-year-old American figure skater, who made her Olympic debut earlier this year, shared the news in an Instagram post.
American figure skater Mariah Bell has taken her last bow.
The reigning U.S. champion, who made her Olympic debut at Beijing 2022 at age 25, has retired from the sport at 26, revealing the news in an Instagram post.
"My heart is so full," Bell wrote on Wednesday evening (12 October). "This journey was hard and I didn't always like it but I did always love it. All of these experiences made me the person I am."
She continued: "I've always strived to be true to myself and not make excuses when things did not go my way and be thankful when they did. I hope others may find inspiration in my career."
Bell was known for her moving and artistically inspired skating, namely her "Hallelujah" free skate which she brought back for the Olympic season having used it in 2019-20. She won her first U.S. title in January to earn her way onto the American team for the Winter Games, then placed 10th in Beijing.
She would go on to finish in fourth place at the World Championships in Montpellier following the Olympics.
The 26-year-old American figure skater, who made her Olympic debut earlier this year, shared the news in an Instagram post.
American figure skater Mariah Bell has taken her last bow.
The reigning U.S. champion, who made her Olympic debut at Beijing 2022 at age 25, has retired from the sport at 26, revealing the news in an Instagram post.
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"My heart is so full," Bell wrote on Wednesday evening (12 October). "This journey was hard and I didn't always like it but I did always love it. All of these experiences made me the person I am."
She continued: "I've always strived to be true to myself and not make excuses when things did not go my way and be thankful when they did. I hope others may find inspiration in my career."
Bell was known for her moving and artistically inspired skating, namely her "Hallelujah" free skate which she brought back for the Olympic season having used it in 2019-20. She won her first U.S. title in January to earn her way onto the American team for the Winter Games, then placed 10th in Beijing.
She would go on to finish in fourth place at the World Championships in Montpellier following the Olympics.