It must be something in the air, yesterday FemaleMuscle announced Tracey Greenwoods retirement and today we present another one. Jennie Finch, 2004 Olympic gold medalist, announced that she is planning to retire next month. Her retirement will bring an end to a successful 10-year career. Jennie helped popularize the sport in the United States. She isn’t just a talented pitcher, she a is beautiful outgoing ambassador for women’s sports.
Jennie is 6-foot-2 and began her career at Arizona before becoming an icon with the U.S. team. She went 32-0 her junior year and was a part of 60 consecutive wins — both NCAA records. This month, is helping the U.S. in its seventh straight world championship win.
“This whole career has been way more than I ever even imagined or dreamed,” Jennie said in an interview. “The opportunities that I’d be able to enjoy and appreciate and be a part of, it’s been incredible.”