Elite runners react to Ryan Hall retirement announcement

Elite runners react to the news of two-time Olympian Ryan Hall announcing his retirement at 33.

American record holder and two-time Olympian Ryan Hall has announced his retirement and will not compete at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles next month. 

Hall cited chronically low testosterone levels as part of decision to retire​ in his interview with The New York Times.

Hall is the fastest American to run 26.2 miles with a 2:04:58 performance at the windy 2011 Boston Marathon. The time can not be ratified as an American record due to the net downhill nature of the Boston Marathon course.

His agent Ray Flynn shared the following statement on Twitter:

“Ryan Hall has inspired a whole generation of young American runners to believing they can compete with the world's best over the marathon distance,” Hall's representation at Fynn Sports Management said in a statement. “His fearless front running style defines his legacy in our sport.”

Hall made two U.S. Olympic teams and was the winner of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials marathon.

Fellow professional runners shared their own reactions to the news on Twitter:

I am forever changed from seeing this guy live and run fearlessly and authentically. The journey continues! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/63klpuDXqL

— Sara Hall (@SaraHall3) January 15, 2016

When @ryanhall3 announces his 1st marathon, he most certainly won't tell you to "go down to your local track".

Gonna miss ya out there.

— Will Leer (@william_leer) January 15, 2016

All the best to @ryanhall3 I remember being scared out of my mind to race this guy at CIF champs. Thanks 4 giving US distance running hope.

— DuaneBangSolomon (@Dbang800) January 15, 2016

Shout out to @ryanhall3 on a fantastic career!

— Jason Hartmann (@JasonRHartmann) January 15, 2016

It has been an honor to race against @ryanhall3 over the past 16 years. Wishing him the best of luck. https://t.co/b19NuXbytg

— Nicholas Arciniaga (@NickArciniaga) January 15, 2016

Exploring limits can be scary-cheers to a brave, inspiring and brilliant career @ryanhall3- excited to see what you do in next chapters!

— Molly Huddle 🏃🏻‍♀️ (@MollyHuddle) January 15, 2016

@ryanhall3 you served to inspire me the last 15 years! You were always a gracious and humble champion! I wish you and your family the best!

— Dathan Ritzenhein (@djritzenhein) January 15, 2016

What an incredible career. Mission accomplished indeed. You will be missed @ryanhall3.https://t.co/LjIiwZBrz5

— Kara Goucher (@karagoucher) January 15, 2016

Congratulations on an amazing career, @ryanhall3! You've contributed so much to our sport & inspired a generation. https://t.co/8hNVexMo93

— gabriele grunewald (@gg_runs) January 15, 2016

Fantastic career and even better person- @ryanhall3 Is Retiring https://t.co/vGC5vbZeVd

— Steve Magness (@stevemagness) January 15, 2016

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