This just in.

According to a Lithuanian news site, the 2012 World’s Stongest Man, Zydrunas Savickas announced that he will retire as a pro strongman.

No official statement yet, but I applaud him for leaving his sport on a high note.

I don’t know what the average ages of pro strongmen are, but at 37 years, retiring in good health and with a WSM title seems like a wise decision.

via Marunde Forum

Thanks to Michal for submitting.

Update: Abort, abort! Now articles start to appear saying the opposite.

“I don’t intend to retire from strengths sports. […] I am only interested in my limits. The results of this season have been better than ever. I participated in 14 competitions, won the 13 of them. Therefore, thinking about the end would be stupid, “- he explained.

So there you have it. To say it with a (mis-) quote of Mark Twain:

The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.

Thanks to Titas for setting this straight.

Also if you are in Lithuania hit weekend (6-7. October) go to the Savickas Classic.

Update: Zydrunas explained

“I will lift 230kg log before retiring :-),”