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Olympic champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey for medicine
Original: Olympic, Walter Cup champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey in pursuit of medical career https://www.nytimes.com/at
Claire Thompson, an Olympic gold medallist with Canada and a Walter Cup champion in the PWHL, has announced her retirement from professional hockey to pursue a medical career. The 27-year-old defenceman was one of the league's standout players. Fans and fellow athletes are praising her decision to trade the rink for medical school.
Why now: A star Olympic and professional champion retiring at her peak to become a doctor is rare and striking news.
Claire ThompsonCanada women's national hockey teamPWHLWalter Cup
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- Olympic, Walter Cup champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey in pursuit of medical career https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7646830/2026/10/01/claire-thompson-retirement-pwhl-canada-olympic-team-medical-school/ # Sports # Hockey # Olympics · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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