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Nigon hangs up the racing leathers weeks after dramatic EWC Bol d’Or victory

Erwan Nigon, part of the Viltaïs Racing Igol team that won last month’s 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or, has announced his retirement. The 39-year-old, whose standout career also included winning the 2018-19 FIM Endurance World Championship for SRC Kawasaki France, still plans to be involved in the sport following a hugely successful 25-year stint behind the handlebars. Ad “The emotion is intense, talking about [retirement] gives me shivers,” Frenchman Nigon said.

Real Madrid planning to sign Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in 2024, Newcastle United refusing to sell Bruno Guimaraes

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Real Betis top after Roma draw in Europa League, Jim Ratcliffe's Nice beaten at home by Slovacko in Europa Conference

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Belle Vue Aces win British Speedway Premiership title to end 29 years of hurt as they beat Sheffield Tigers

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2022 UCI Track Cycling World Championships: Team GB win gold in men's team pursuit, and silver in women's team pursuit

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Nigon hangs up the racing leathers weeks after dramatic EWC Bol d’Or victory

Real Madrid planning to sign Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in 2024, Newcastle United refusing to sell Bruno Guimaraes

‘Football is about scoring goals’ - Erik ten Hag wants more from Manchester United after Omonia scare

'It's not something any club wants' - David Moyes hits out at Anderlecht fan behaviour after West Ham win

Kylian Mbappe: Could France striker terminate Paris Saint-Germain contract after latest revelations?

Real Betis top after Roma draw in Europa League, Jim Ratcliffe's Nice beaten at home by Slovacko in Europa Conference

Belle Vue Aces win British Speedway Premiership title to end 29 years of hurt as they beat Sheffield Tigers

2022 UCI Track Cycling World Championships: Team GB win gold in men's team pursuit, and silver in women's team pursuit