Emma Finucane claims historic fourth gold medal at Commonwealth Games
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Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Emma Finucane secured her fourth track gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on August 2, achieving this milestone in the keirin event. The Welsh cyclist previously won gold in the team and individual sprints, as well as the 1,000m time trial. Finucane's success over four consecutive days places her among the elite in sprint cycling history, as she is the first to win four track golds at a single Commonwealth Games. Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews finished second in the keirin while Finucane also became the most successful female athlete for Wales in Games history. With her win, Wales has now collected a total of 31 medals in the ongoing Games, including nine golds.
- •Finucane won four gold medals in four days at the Commonwealth Games.
- •She is the first sprint cyclist to achieve this feat.
- •Finucane's golds include the team and individual sprints and the 1,000m time trial.
- •Ellesse Andrews finished second in the keirin event.
- •Wales has earned a total of 31 medals, with nine gold so far.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Cyclist Finucane to lead Wales as closing ceremony flag bearer
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Finucane creates Games history with fourth gold
- 3:27 PMBBC Sport — Finucane creates Games history with fourth gold
"Cyclist Emma Finucane will lead Wales out as her country's flag bearer at Sunday's Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. The Welsh star has created history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games. Finucane is also Wales' most successful female athlete in Games history after overtaking Para-sprinter Olivia Breen, who held the record for two days.
"Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
"Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:25 PMCyclist Finucane to lead Wales as closing ceremony flag bearer
Cyclist Emma Finucane will lead Wales out as her country's flag bearer at Sunday's Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. The Welsh star has created history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games. Finucane is also Wales' most successful female athlete in Games history after overtaking Para-sprinter Olivia Breen, who held the record for two days.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 3:27 PMFinucane creates Games history with fourth gold
Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 3:27 PMFinucane creates Games history with fourth gold
Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
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