

Conversations Gold: The life of Anna Meares
Aug 2, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Anna Meares, an 11-time World Champion and a trailblazing Olympic cyclist, shares her remarkable journey from the competitive circuit to becoming Australia's Chef de Mission for Paris 2024. She reflects on her emotional experience as the flag bearer at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the strategic insights behind her rivalry with Victoria Pendleton. Anna also candidly explores the complexities of sibling rivalry, her inspiring comeback from injury, and how motherhood has brought her newfound joy post-retirement.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Nerves and Rivalries: A Journey Through Olympic Cycling
01:50 • 2min
Strategic Rivalry Analysis: The Know Thy Enemy Project
04:17 • 2min
Strategic Maneuvers in Competitive Cycling
06:41 • 19min
Sisterly Bonds and Complex Rivalries
25:29 • 2min
Journey to Gold: Overcoming Adversity
27:00 • 10min
From Injury to Triumph: A Journey to the Olympics
37:01 • 15min