Rower Dara Alizadeh Says He Has Retired
Bermudian Dara Alizadeh has announced his retirement from rowing after reflecting on his “incredible experience” at the Olympic Games in Paris.
The two-times Olympian finished fourth in the men’s single sculls E final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to place 28th overall.
Alizadeh, 30, wrote on social media yesterday [August 20]: “It’s been a couple weeks since my final at the Big Dance, but I’ve only begun now to reflect on a most incredible experience.
“While some things might not have fallen my way, I gave everything in full, and I can live with that.
“I couldn’t think of a better stage to finally hang up my oars and walk away from rowing. I’ve had enough.
“Sixteen years have gone by quickly, but I certainly got out way more than I bargained for when I first showed up to the Belmont Hill boathouse many moons ago.
“I had the best time, and loved every minute of the ride.”
