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Pat Kinsella

'After more than a decade on the world stage, it’s time to close this chapter' – Olympic medal-winning cyclist retires to become a full-time fireman

Matthew Glaetzer (Bronze) and Matthew Richardson (Silver) of Team Australia celebrate after the Men's Keirin at the Paris Olympics.

Having represented Australia on the world stage at four Olympics and three Commonwealth Games, winning multiple medals along the way, track rider Matthew Glaetzer has made public his decision to retire from cycling to join the fire service in his home state of South Australia.

Now 33, Glaetzer enjoyed a glittering career at the top of the sport with the Australian Cycling Team, and has stood on the podium at the Summer Olympics twice, winning two bronze medals at the Paris Games in 2024, for the team sprint and the keirin.

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