Curling legend Jones caps four-player team career with loss to Hasselborg at Slam

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TORONTO — Jennifer Jones was mid-answer in a post-game media interview Friday when her youngest daughter tugged at her leg and gave her a reminder of why her decision to retire was so difficult.

The legendary skip's voice cracked as Skyla yelled out 'Don't,' just as her mother was discussing why the time was right to leave the sport.

"I think it's the right time and it's the right decision," she said."I've devoted the majority of my life to trying to be good at curling. I'm looking forward to seeing what my next challenge is going to be." "It's very surreal," Jones said."I don't think it has really sunk in yet. probably next season when everything starts and I'm not curling. Honestly I can't believe everything that's happened since I made the announcement. I'm very grateful.

Jones, a six-time national women's champ and 2014 Olympic gold medallist, still plans to compete in mixed doubles with Laing.

 

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