Coventry born Olympic Gold Medalist Marlon Devonish has announced his retirement from athletics.
Devonish, who ran for Godiva Harriers, amassed over eighteen international medals in a sixteen year career.
Speaking to The Sun, Devonish, a keen Coventry City fan who has always expressed his desire to help the Sky Blues with their fitness training, said: "I have enjoyed the most incredible career and have had the privilege of competing and winning medals for my country for 16 years.
“Being injury free and staying fit and healthy is crucial to any success and I’ve managed to do that.
“But I’m getting older now and there are quicker athletes out there so I have taken this tough decision to stop at the right time.
“I’m going to focus my energies on coaching and public speaking.
“I want to coach within athletics and recently did a stint working with the GB relay team.
“I will also work outside of the sport delivering sprint coaching in football, cricket and rugby.”
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