Perth Olympic curling champion Eve Muirhead announces retirement
At the age of 32, the skip says she feels it's the "right time" to step away
Last updated 11th Aug 2022
Olympic gold medal winning curler Eve Muirhead has announced her retirement from the sport.
At the age of 32, the skip says she feels it's the "right time" to step away.
Muirhead won bronze at Sochi 2014 and after missing out on the same medal four years later, she led the team to the Olympic title in Beijing.
She also won the world title, and three on the European stage.
"Unparalleled" impact on Scottish curling
In a post on Twitter, Eve said the decision has been the hardest in her life.
Chief Executive of sportscotland Stewart Harris said: ‘’The impact that Eve Muirhead has had on Curling in Scotland is unparalleled.
"Ever since she competed in her first Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver and became the youngest-ever skip to win an Olympic medal, Eve has been a consistently exceptional athlete and individual.
"Eve’s 11 gold medals in Olympic Games, World Championships and European Championships are a true testament to her dedication to Curling over these years.
"Eve is a fantastic role model, through her passion for the sport and her drive to see more people across the country stepping onto a rink and participating in Curling.
"I want to wish Eve all the best in her retirement and for the future.’’