Olympic hurdler David King has retired from athletics.

The 31-year-old six-time British champion from Plymouth reached the semi-finals of the 110m hurdles at the delayed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

He reached the final of the 2022 World Indoor Championships, having drawn lots after recording an identical time to Japan’s Shusei Nomoto in the semi-final.

King also raced at three European Championships, represented England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Championships.

“I guess it’s time to say it. I’m officially retired from athletics,” King, who is now based in Arizona, wrote on his LinkedIn page. , external

“Track and field has been my world for over a decade.

“It’s now been nearly a year since my last race,” he added.

“After last season, I was certain it was time to step away, and this time away has only reinforced that decision.

“I’m incredibly proud of all I’ve accomplished, and I am so excited that the rest of my life has begun.”