Why Anna Meares chased the job of leading the Aussie Olympic team
As one of the country’s most decorated athletes, Australia’s chef de mission knows the triumph and heartache of competing at this level better than most.
Anna Meares beats Victoria Pendleton to win gold at the 2012 Olympics. Getty
Zoe SamiosBusiness reporter
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hen two-time Olympic gold medallist Anna Meares retired from professional cycling in 2016, her dad said he would teach her how to be normal.
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