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Olympic champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey for medical career

Original: Olympic, Walter Cup champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey in pursuit of medical career - The Athletic

Claire Thompson, an Olympic gold medallist and Walter Cup champion, has announced her retirement from professional hockey to pursue a medical career. The defender was a key figure for Canada's national team and most recently won the inaugural Walter Cup with the Professional Women's Hockey League. Her decision to step away at the height of her career has drawn attention across the hockey world.

Why now: A star player retiring at her peak to change careers is a surprising and notable development in women's hockey.

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Olympic, Walter Cup champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey in pursuit of medical career - The Athletic · The New York Times

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