Anna Meares is a retired Australian track cyclist who is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and successful female cyclists in the history of the sport. She was born on September 21, 1983, in Blackwater, Queensland, Australia. Meares' career spanned over 15 years, during which she achieved numerous accolades and set multiple records. Here are some key highlights of Anna Meares' cycling career:
Olympic Success: Anna Meares competed in four Olympic Games (2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012) and won a total of six Olympic medals, including two gold medals. Her gold medals came in the sprint event at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the keirin event at the 2012 London Olympics.
World Championships: Meares was a dominant force in track cycling at the World Championships. She won a total of 11 world titles across various events, including the sprint, keirin, and team sprint.
Keirin Specialist: Meares was particularly known for her success in the keirin event, in which she won multiple World Championship titles and an Olympic gold medal. The keirin involves sprinting in a group behind a motorized pace bike.
Sprint World Record: In 2010, Meares set a new world record in the 500m time trial event during the World Championships.
