British track sprinter Matt Crampton announces retirement

Matt Crampton draws his 13-year career as a Great Britain track sprinter to a close, saying its the 'right time' to retire as he sets up a coaching business

Matt Crampton wins keirin, European track champs 2011

Track sprinter Matt Crampton has announced his retirement from competition, bringing to a close a 13-year career with the British team. Former team-mate Sir Chris Hoy paid tribute to Crampton, saying he was one of the 'hardest working' and 'well liked' members of the Great Britain squad.

The 30-year-old from Manchester says that the 'time is right' to retire, as he aims to build his coaching business.

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