Erin Creighton finishes 14th in women's elimination race
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Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Erin Creighton of Northern Ireland placed 14th in the women's elimination race at the Commonwealth Games held at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. Creighton’s performance concludes Northern Ireland’s participation, with the team finishing the Games with a total of 16 medals. Meanwhile, Ester Wong was eliminated early, finishing 21st, while Emma Jeffers did not start. The race was won by Alyssa Polites, followed by Australian teammate Georgia Baker and Canada's Maggie Coles-Lyster. Chris Burns and Matti Dobbins also competed earlier in the day.
- •Creighton finishes 14th in Glasgow elimination race.
- •Ester Wong eliminated, finishing 21st; Emma Jeffers did not start.
- •Alyssa Polites won the race, followed by Baker and Coles-Lyster.
- •Northern Ireland ends the Games with 16 medals, two fewer than in 2022.
- •Chris Burns and Matti Dobbins competed earlier on the same day.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Creighton 14th in women's elimination race
"Northern Ireland's Erin Creighton finishes in 14th place in the women's elimination race at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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