Retirement at 24
“Ciao Kakao, end of the line”: ski lady calls it quits
She was considered a great speed talent, now she has announced her retirement at the age of just 24: Nadine Kapfer from Germany. "Ciao Kakao, end of the race", she wrote casually on Instagram.
"I'm hanging up my racing skis," Kapfer, who comes from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, ended her post. She would like to thank everyone "who has supported me along the way and believed in me". "I will never forget this special time, the people I met and the incredible places where I was able to race," said Kapfer.
Two years ago, the 24-year-old was seen as a beacon of hope for the German women's speed team, impressing in the European Cup and also competing in the World Cup. However, a cruciate ligament rupture in September 2022 set her back a long way. Although she worked hard for her comeback, she had to have another operation in March 2023 due to scar tissue in her injured knee.
Lost squad status
Although she made it into the German federation's extended World Cup squad last season, she was unable to really impose herself. Now that she has lost her squad status, she has announced her retirement.
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