After taking a year off post the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Rebecca “Bex” Sinclair has decided to retire from competitive snowboarding.

Bex says that she is extremely grateful for the opportunities snowboarding has given her, and what a privilege it has been to have represented New Zealand internationally for the last eight years.

“It’s been very special to be part of such powerful and inspiring events as the Winter Olympics or Winter Games NZ, that bring together so many athletes, and help to inspire people around the world”.

Looking back on her sporting journey, Bex says that she has some amazing memories that will never be forgotten, “I have loved getting to see different places around the world, and being able to have experiences that I can cherish forever. I owe a huge thank you to my sponsors and to everyone who has supported me along the way to make my journey possible”.

Bex says she is proud of what she has achieved; and plans to take the wide range of skills and experience she has gained from traveling, training and competing at an elite level, into her future endeavors.

Bex has been living in Sydney for the last year, and is enjoying taking part in lots of activities that were put on hold while snowboarding. She has joined up with a soccer team, spent a lot of time rock climbing, and is teaching Archery at the 2000 Summer Olympics venue in Sydney Olympic Park.

“I will never stop enjoying sport, and I am really enjoying learning about some of the other sports that I haven’t spent much time doing previously”.

Following the completion of her Psychology degree earlier this year, Bex is currently finishing off her Post Graduate studies, before pursuing a career in Psychology or HR.

Bex said she is really excited to watch the Winter Games this season, and wishes all the athletes well.

Bex’s considerable career highlights include:

• 2 x Winter Olympian (2010, 2014)
• 2^nd Overall in the World Cup standings (2013/14 season)
• 4^th World Snowboard Championships (2011)
• 2^nd World Cup, Finland (2013)
• 4^th World Cup, Canada (2013)
• 6^th X Games Europe (2012)
• 2^nd Junior World Championships (2010)
  
  Source: fis-ski.com