Nicola Spirig, one of the greatest triathletes of all time, is preparing to retire from the 'intense emotions' of her racing career

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Updated 0712 GMT (1512 HKT) June 23, 2022

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(CNN)As she nears the conclusion of a professional career spanning more than 20 years, Nicola Spirig knows bidding goodbye to triathlon won't be easy, nor that she will ever be able to leave her training days completely behind her.

«I will always train because I just need to be active to feel good,» Spirig tells CNN Sport as she