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Ilia Shtuhec Announces End to Skiing Career After Two World Titles

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Legendary Slovenian skier Ilija Štuhec has officially announced her retirement from competitive skiing following a career defined by two world championship titles in giant slalom combined with an individual gold medal won during the Beijing Winter Olympics at age 34 due to injury-related challenges that have hindered performance since.

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    Legendary Slovak skier Ilja Stuhcová has officially announced the end of her skiing career.
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    The decision follows two consecutive races at Kvitfjellet in Norway, which she described as a farewell to sport.
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    Stuhcovä is recognized globally for being an Olympic champion and double World Cup winner with numerous other titles.
[Mar 14] Ilja Stuhcevá announced the end of her skiing career following two consecutive races at Kvitfjellet in Norway, marking what she considers a final stop on this sport.
[20] Stuhcevá was recognized as an Olympic champion and double World Cup winner with numerous other titles before announcing her retirement decision in Norway, marking what she considers a final stop on this sport.