{"id":517593,"date":"2022-12-12T11:57:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T18:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=517593"},"modified":"2022-12-12T11:57:24","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T18:57:24","slug":"sophia-herzog-paralympic-medalist-announces-retirement-from-competitive-swimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/sophia-herzog-paralympic-medalist-announces-retirement-from-competitive-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophia Herzog, Paralympic Medalist, Announces Retirement From Competitive Swimming"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. Paralympic medalist Sophia Herzog<\/strong> has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old made the announcement on Monday on Instagram.<\/p>\n

“All good things must come to an end! With a 10 year career, today I officially announce my retirement from professional swimming. From club swimming as an age grouper to representing my country at the highest athletic stage twice, it was truly an honor. I hang up my cap & goggles proud of what I accomplished in the sport of swimming as not only a female but as a dwarf. I look forward to closing this chapter and living with a bit less stress and learning to enjoy swimming in a recreational aspect,” Sophia Herzog wrote. “To the little girl who grew up with a dream and all odds against her, you freaking did it & accomplish much more than you ever dreamed!”<\/span><\/p>\n

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A post shared by Sophia Gibb (Herzog) PLY (@sophiaherzog)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n