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AU Financial Review
12 hours ago
- Sport
- AU Financial Review
The heart condition that's a side effect of being super fit
James Tomkins knew something was wrong when he suddenly felt tired and breathless during his warm-up. It was 2008, and the Olympian was getting through his final rowing workouts in Canberra before flying to Sydney for the Olympic trials the following week.
BBC News
24-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tomkins announces retirement
Former Crystal Palace and West Ham defender James Tomkins has retired from professional 35-year-old's last appearance came for Palace in May 2024 - and he featured 136 times for the club across an eight-year also spent over eight years at West Ham, where he played nearly 250 games and scored 11 goals, and he had a short loan spell in the Championship with a post on Instagram, he said: "Thank you to my amazing family for making my career even possible and their continued support over the years."Also, thank you to all the brilliant coaches and players I have worked with throughout my career."I was lucky to play for three clubs - all with amazing fans who make football what it is. I will miss the game, but it's time to announce my retirement."
