Australian Olympian Georgia Bohl retired from competitive swimming

The 24-year-old Australian breaststroke swimmer Georgia Bohl has announced that she is retiring from competitive swimming.

“After much deliberation & heartache, I have decided to formally retire from my swimming endeavors. Although my career has been rife with injury I have learned so much about myself. It is extremely hard to put into words how much I love swimming. I have had a huge external influence (being my father) & I am so grateful to have shared such a unique journey with him by my side”, writes Georgia Bohl on Instagram.

“I thank everyone who was by my side and supported me. I feel that I have found a new goal”, she added.

Georgia Bohl represented Australia at the Rio 2016 Olympics, where she competed in the 100 and 200 meters breaststroke. She was 22nd in the 200 meters and 24th in the 100 meters.