From near-misses and cancer to Olympic success, Glaetzer bows out
Matt Glaetzer was, for so long, the nearly man of cycling, heartbreakingly missing out on an elusive Olympic medal despite reaching five finals. But the South Australian refused to be beaten, either by that, or by cancer.
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Matt Glaezter, cancer survivor, world champion and two-time Olympic medallist, confirms retirementSBy Simon SmaleTopic:Track Cycling15m ago15 minutes agoFri 1 May 2026 at 3:32amMatthew Glaetzer finally achieved his lifetime goal of an Olympic medal in Paris. Twice. (Getty Images: Xinhua/Li Yibo)abc.net.au/news/matt-glaetzer-retirement-track-cycling/106630176Link copiedShareShare articleThere is a fair list of attributes that Australians demand of their sporting heroes. But none are as valued as sheer doggedness and perseverance.
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