But that mental challenge did not stop him from training and going on to participate at three later Olympic Games.
“I loved the sport from day one and never over the 30 years of being a cyclist did I ever fail to do my training,” Mr Miller said.
“It was a passion, and I was lucky enough to have a bit of talent and make a living from my sport, so it was a win-win for me.”
Mr Miller said a highlight for him was placing 8th at the Seoul Olympics in 1988, and while he wasn’t happy with the result at the time, looking back he can appreciate it was a huge achievement.
“I was quoted saying ‘eighth place is like kissing your grandmother, there is nothing in it’,” Mr Miller reflected.
“I was about 50mm away from third place!
“Another highlight was finishing third in the USA Pro Champs 265km race which Lance Armstrong won.”
After a terrible cycling accident in 2002 which required a major back operation, Mr Miller’s cycling career came to an end at 42 years old. But he has now found a new passion for real estate.
“Being a top sports person and real estate are very similar as you need the same motivation and dedication for both, plus you need a strong team and team support,” he said.
“Ray White was a natural fit for me once I came home to Blenheim.
“It’s a great team here in Blenheim and the Ray White machine that supports us is amazing.
“I feel I have all the support needed and I have a great fun team which makes working at Ray White another dream.”
Media contacts:
Graeme Miller
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+64 21 688 470
graeme.miller@raywhite.com
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+61 447 000 472
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