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Giving the world saddening news, NFL legend, Tom Brady announced his retirement on the 1st of February. After a successful 22 year in the NFL, Brady decided to call it quits aged 44.

Tom’s friend and former Olympic skiing star, Lindsey Vonn, also reacted to his retirement. She posted a throwback to a video where Brady tried to learn ski techniques from her tapes.

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Lindsey Vonn says Tom Brady can finally learn to ski from her

After giving the majority of his life to the sport, Tom Brady has officially stepped away from competing professionally. Several athletes from the sports world reacted to this huge decision made by Brady. One of the legendary players to react was Winter Olympic gold medalist, Lindsey Vonn.

Vonn posted a throwback video on her Instagram story, of Brady analyzing her skills to learn to ski. Brady was seen saying in the video, ”She’s just got a way bigger hill, way more speed, and she’s perfectly balanced.”

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Posting it, she wrote, ”Finally, we can work on your technique. Yup, that’s what we need…more speed and bigger jumps.”

Celebrities reacting to the NFL legend’s retirement news

After Tom Brady officially announced his retirement on Instagram, the sports world exploded. Many big celebrities reacted to the upsetting news. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal commented, “No man get your butt up and do one more year. Love u bro absolute joy to watch.”

 

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US swimming legend, Michael Phelps, also reacted by welcoming Brady to the retired club. “Congrats bro! Enjoy the next chapter ❤️❤️ 🐐 🐐,” he said.

Brady started his career with the New England Patriots and ended it with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To be able to dominate the field even at 44, Brady has shown the world something unbelievable. With Brady out of the NFL, a huge void will be felt by the fans all across the sport.

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Do you think post-retirement, Brady would now pick up skiing, with Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn as his coach?

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