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Sanne Wevers Retires After 10-Year Olympic Journey
Olympic gymnast Sanne Wevers ends career at 2026 World Championships after decade-long journey.
In brief
Olympic gymnast Sanne Wevers ends career at 2026 World Championships after decade-long journey. Sanne Wevers, Olympic gold medalist, retires after 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Sanne Wevers announces retirement
Sanne Wevers, Dutch gymnast, confirms 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam will end her career.
“This will be my last World Championships”
Ten years after Olympic gold
Wevers won Olympic gold in Rio 2016, 10 years ago, making her the first Dutch woman to claim individual gymnastics gold.
Final World Championships in Rotterdam
Wevers competes at home World Championships in Rotterdam, her last event before retirement.
Return from injury after Paris 2024
Wevers returned to gymnastics in December 2025 after injury following Paris 2024 Olympics.
Decision to retire after 16 years
Wevers decided to retire after 16 years of competing, having won Olympic gold in 2016.
Last World Championships in Rotterdam
Wevers will compete at 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam, her final event.
The bottom line
Sanne Wevers, Olympic gold medalist, retires after 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam.
