“I don’t want to end badly”: Clarisse Agbégnénou will end her career after the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

The three-time Olympic gold medalist is preparing to bow out. At 33, Clarisse Agbégnénou announced that she would end her career at the end of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. In an interview with L’Équipe, the one who gave birth to her second child a month ago revealed the final objectives of her immense career, before leaving the tatamis for good.

“I would like to have a sixth European title, for this year it is too tight (the European Championships are scheduled for April 16 to 19) and a seventh world,” she explained. And win another Olympic title (individually). To leave like a queen, because I am already at peace. »

The end date is however known, and Clarisse Agbégnénou has a little over two years to achieve these dreams. “I’m stopping after Los Angeles,” she assured. I won’t be able to give more. I don’t want to end badly. I feel that young people have been growing for a long time. At some point, it would be unhealthy. I already have everything. There, it really is more. »

Crowned European champion for the first time in 2013, the French judokate has been at the highest level for 13 years already. She therefore has five European titles and six world titles, as well as five Olympic medals. However, she only has one individual title, having finished 2nd in 2016 and 3rd in 2024. She also has two team titles (2021 and 2024).