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Why Anna Meares chased the job of leading the Aussie Olympic team

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

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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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Zoe Samios
Zoe SamiosBusiness reporterZoe 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

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