Wales trio wins Commonwealth gold in women's team sprint
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Wales secured gold in the women's team sprint at the Commonwealth Games, held at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. The team, consisting of Emma Finucane, Rhian Edmunds, and Lowri Thomas, set a new record time of 46.760 seconds, defeating England in the final. This victory marks the first Commonwealth gold in the women's team sprint for Wales, following their bronze performance in Birmingham in 2022. The Welsh team previously recorded the fastest time in qualifying rounds, establishing a solid foundation for their final race. This win contributed to Team Wales' total of 18 medals at the Games thus far, including three golds, six silvers, and nine bronzes.
- •Wales won gold in women's team sprint at the Commonwealth Games.
- •Team consists of Emma Finucane, Rhian Edmunds, and Lowri Thomas.
- •They set a new Commonwealth Games record time of 46.760 seconds.
- •Previous medal for the same trio was bronze in Birmingham 2022.
- •This victory marks Team Wales' 18th medal of the Games.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Wales sprint team trio win Commonwealth gold
- 6:05 PMBBC Sport — Wales sprint team trio win Commonwealth gold
"Wales have won Commonwealth Games gold in the women's team sprint at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome by beating England in the final.
"Wales have won Commonwealth Games gold in the women's team sprint at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome by beating England in the final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 6:05 PMWales sprint team trio win Commonwealth gold
Wales have won Commonwealth Games gold in the women's team sprint at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome by beating England in the final.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 6:05 PMWales sprint team trio win Commonwealth gold
Wales have won Commonwealth Games gold in the women's team sprint at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome by beating England in the final.
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