Christoph Bieler retires. Stops another "grand old man" of the Nordic combined

Christoph Bieler si ritira. Smette un altro 'grande vecchio' della combinata nordica
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Christoph Bieler retires. Stops another "grand old man" of the Nordic combined

Spring 2015 is marking a real generational change in the circuit of the Nordic combined Because & eacute; the number of veterans who have decided to hang the skis to the nail is getting more & ugrave; numerous. Yesterday Christoph Bieler announced the end of its activities & agrave; racing.

"The first thoughts about the retreat came to me after the World Falun. I talked with my family and I finally made the decision to end my career as an athlete. I am very happy with all the experiences and successes celebrated and I must say thanks to teammates and the federation for having lived all this. Now I will dedicate & ograve; studies of sport management. " It is therefore the second withdrawal cry within the combined Austrian Mario Stecher after that of the same age, however, the historical roommate Tyrolean. Bieler, born in 1977, has given a total of 6 wins and 17 podiums in the World Cup as well as several medals with the relay. At the Olympic level & egrave; was a member of the quartet dell''oro winner in 2006 and bronze in 2002 and 2014, while the World Cup has got the 'gold in 2003 and bronze in 2005. We should not forget how to December has been the victim of a serious injury, but is still able to return in time for the event rainbow, proving also fairly competitive.
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