French athlete Mahiedine Mekhissi ends his 'super adventure'

Veteran French middle distance runner Mahiedine Mekhissi on Wednesday announced his retirement from athletics after a 16-year medal laden career that he described as a super adventure.

Mekhissi, who was born in Reims, north-eastern France, revealed his decision in the French sports newspaper L'Equipe on Wednesday

"I'm stopping because the desire is no longer there," said the 37-year-old.

"I don't enjo