On Thursday, Canadian 100 metres hurdles national record holder Perdita Felicien announced her retirement from competition.
Felicien represented Canada at the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games. She is a two-time world champion and holder of 10 Canadian national titles.
The 100 m hurdles record of 12.46 was set at Eugene, Oregon in 2004 and still stands at the time of her retirement.
The 33-year old from Pickering, Ontario “will begin a new adventure as a videographer for Hamilton’s CHCH” according to an Athletics Canada release.
More reactions poured in from athletes on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/charmainecrooks/status/393404718292025345
A local and national treasure, Felicien trended in her hometown and Canada-wide.
Finally, a well-earned treat.
Athens 2004
Athens 2004
Winnipeg 2005
Lopes-Schliep v. Felicien
Toronto 2011
