World-Class Gymnast Pegan Feels Time Ripe for Retirement

Ljubljana, 2 May - Slovenia's world-renowned gymnasts Aljaž Pegan has looked back for the STA on his medals-packed career before his retirement planned on his 39th birthday at the Slovenia Cup in Ljubljana on 2 June. Pegan, a leading name on the high bar for almost 20 years, has especially fond memories of his victory at the European Championships at home in 2004.

Ljubljana
An exhibition of medals won by gymnast Aljaž Pegan (pictured) opens at Town Hall.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Italy, Pescara.
Aljaž Pegan on the high bar at the 2009 Mediterranean Games.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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