About this 31-year-old athlete said on his Facebook.
“When I say goodbye to you, I am so moved, but calm. I remember the places, faces, emotions that have accompanied me throughout my career. Doubts and trials that I have overcome, dreams that have come true. I am leaving part of my life behind, ”the Frenchman wrote.
Fourcade is a five-time Olympic champion and 11-time world champion, as well as a seven-time winner of the overall World Cup standings.
It was previously reported that Fourcade won the Small Crystal Globe in the sprint event.