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World Service,27 Jul 2022,35 mins

Anna Kiesenhofer: Alone against the odds

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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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