Rebecca Adlington has hinted that she is considering retiring from swimming after losing her two Olympic titles at London 2012. Rebecca Adlington willl take a break before deciding whether to continue swimming after her London 2012 disappointment (Picture:Getty Images) The 23-year-old won gold in the 800m freestyle and 400m freestyle in Beijing, but could only manage bronze in both events this time around. Asked if she is contemplating retirement, an emotional Adlington said: ?I don?t really know, to be honest. ?Obviously I still love the sport or I wouldn?t be upset.? The most successful British Olympic swimmer said she intends taking a break before making any decisions on her future. ?I?ll experience that normal life in six to eight weeks and see how I feel. I, honest to God, don?t know how I will feel,? she explained. ?I love the sport but I always feel like I want to finish on a high. If I feel like I?ve got more to come, more to give, that?s something I?ll talk about with Bill [Furniss, her coach] and we?ll talk about getting back in or not.? Adlington was strongly tipped to win yesterday?s 800m, her strongest event, but was blown out of the water by 15-year-old American sensation Katie Ledecky. The Brit has admitted the pressure of competing in front of a home crowd got to her. ?The pressure has been difficult to deal with over the last few years and I?ve had to deal with it on my own,? she said. ?I can?t turn to any of the other British swimmers because they don?t know what I?m going through.? Adlington added: ?I?ve been in four Olympic Games finals and got four medals ? that?s nothing to be ashamed of. ?I?m just disappointed more in the time.? PICTURES: Swimming day 7
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