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Colombian cycling icon Quintana to retire at end of 2026

Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana announced on Sunday he will retire at the end of the 2026 season, bringing a glittering 17‑year career to a close.

Quintana, who turned 36 in February, is an icon in Colombia as much for his easygoing manner as for winning the Giro d’Italia in 2014 and the Vuelta a Espana in 2016.

He came second on the Tour de France behind Chris Froome in 2013 and 2015 and was third in 2016.

“This is my last season as a professional cyclist and every race will be a last dance,” said the Colombian.

Speaking ahead of next week’s Tour of Catalonia the Movistar rider said his one-year extension with the Spanish team would be his last year.

He raced 20 Grand Tours but was generally in the shadow of the cycling superpower Team Sky.

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