O'Connor's silver medal in the men's road race lifted Australia above Belgium in the final UCI Road World Championships medal table, marking a significant achievement for the team.
O'Connor expressed, 'To come out with second is a huge, huge result for me and for the Aussie team,' highlighting the importance of this achievement for national pride.
Reflecting on teamwork, O'Connor stated, 'Camaraderie is one of the traits in the nation. There's no egos; we all know where we stand and our strengths.'
After a taxing Vuelta, O'Connor said, 'The boys were knocking my head that I was good. I didn't really feel like that at the start,' showcasing the team's encouragement.
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