In the premiere episode of Road to Paris, cycling icon Anna Meares delves into her extraordinary career. She reveals her childhood Olympic aspirations, shares how she shattered a world record at 20, and details her remarkable comeback from a devastating neck injury.  Anna reflects on her thrilling rivalry with Victoria Pendleton, explains how she handled pre-race anxieties, and revisits her inspiring leadership at Rio 2016.   Now, as Australia's Chef de Mission, Meares offers her unique perspective on Paris 2024.  Listen now for an unforgettable journey with a true sporting legend. The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance. Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.