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Biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen Retires; Is Most Decorated Male Winter Olympian

The most decorated male athlete in Winter Olympics history is calling it a career.

Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen has decided to retire at the age of 44, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com). He competed in six Winter Olympic Games dating back to 1994, winning 13 medals (eight gold, four silver, one bronze).

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