At almost 35, the Olympic hero from Rio has had enough and is ending his gymnastics career. Andreas Toba will be in the German squad for the last time at the upcoming European Championships in Leipzig. "I have had a very long career, with many ups and downs, and have achieved more than I ever dreamed of," explained Toba in a statement released by the federation. "I am very grateful for the unforgettable moments. "His performance at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil is particularly memorable. In the team qualifiers, the then 25-year-old suffered a cruciate ligament rupture and was actually out. But Toba, who will turn 35 in October, refused to give up, especially not to let his teammates down.
So he had his right knee taped as tightly as possible and still performed on the pommel horse. This effort also helped the team qualify for the final, finishing in seventh place. The "Hero de Janeiro" was born.
