Anna Kiesenhofer: Alone against the odds

On the Podium

22-07-2022 • 35 mins

The non-pro Austrian cyclist who beat the best, without the support of a single teammate. When Anna Kiesenhofer lined up for the women's road race, few thought she was a contender. But her belief paid off and she became the first Austrian to win gold at a Summer Games for 17 years.

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