Richard Kilty, former world indoor champion, announces retirement

Richard Kilty, the former world champion sprinter from Britain, has announced his retirement from athletics at the age of 35. Known as the 'Teesside Tornado,' Kilty achieved significant accolades, including winning gold at the 2014 World Indoor Championships and securing multiple European indoor titles. He was part of Team GB's bronze medal-winning 4x100m relay team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he completed his set of major international medals. Despite a torn Achilles tendon preventing him from competing in the final, Kilty's career boasts eight major international medals, including relay events. He has transitioned into coaching, working with young sprinter Louie Hinchliffe, who joined him on the Olympic podium. Kilty's legacy is marked by his resilience and contributions to British athletics, despite facing challenges including a doping scandal that stripped his team of their Tokyo 2020 silver medals.