Australian Olympic Committee
Sara Carrigan OAM is a distinguished Olympic Gold Medalist in Women’s Road Cycling and the founder of Sara Carrigan Cycling, where Sara has been coaching since 2009. With 20 years of cycling experience and multiple coaching accreditations, Sara promotes cycling safety and enjoyment through their coaching clinics. Additionally, Sara serves various roles, including as a Sport & Technical Committee Member for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, Active Travel Ambassador for the City of Gold Coast, and Executive Board Member for the Queensland Olympic Council. Sara’s commitment to sport extends to education and community engagement, as demonstrated through roles as a teacher for AustCycle, a columnist for Multisport Magazine, and an Education Ambassador for the Australian Olympic Committee. Sara holds degrees from Griffith University, the Australian Institute of Sport, and the International Olympic Academy.
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Australian Olympic Committee
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