World champion speed skater Brittany Bowe is ending her season early after a brief comeback from a July concussion, pulling out of next week’s World Single Distance Championships at the PyeongChang Olympic venue.
“After much reflection, I have decided to step away from the competitive ice season and focus on my recovery from a concussion I sustained earlier this season,” was posted on Bowe’s social media. “I am dedicated to the recovery process and focused on my preparations for 2018!”
Bowe competed in one World Cup this season in December, placing 12th in a 500m and third in a 1000m in Heerenveen, Netherlands.