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From heartache to Olympic gold: Scott McGrory reflects 20 years later – CyclingTips
One of Australia’s most significant sporting moments happened 20 years ago at the Sydney Olympics when Scott McGrory and Brett Aitken won the gold medal
One of Australia’s most significant sporting moments happened 20 years ago at the Sydney Olympics when Scott McGrory and Brett Aitken won the gold medal in the Madison. And this wasnt just any gold medal. The tragedy that Scott had to overcome just weeks before race day is what makes this story so inspiring, sad, and unique.
I didnt move to Australia until 2005 and this story never made it into my consciousness until only a few years ago. I met Scott just after he retired as a pro cyclist and I…
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