Rowing Australia chief executive Sarah Cook was in the stands of Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Paris and could feel her legs moving in time with the athletes.
It was a visceral reaction for Cook as she watched her first Olympic Games since competing in London more than a decade ago. Cook hoped for the best in Paris but knew it would be an uphill battle.
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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com