Emma Finucane lands keirin to claim historic fourth Commonwealth gold

The Guardian UK Sunday 02 August 2026, 19:06 UTC By Sean Ingle in Glasgow 1 min read

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Welsh cyclist had won in two sprints and time trialAustralia dominate Games with 171 medals, 70 goldWelsh cyclist Emma Finucane wrote her name into the history books on the final day of the Commonwealth Games, but Glasgow 2026 will be remembered most for Australia’s dominance. Before the Games, Australia swimmer Sam Short had told reporters: “I’m so pumped – I can’t wait to go over there and smash those Pommies up.” And the whole Australia team seemed to get the memo as they finished with...

Welsh cyclist had won in two sprints and time trial
Australia dominate Games with 171 medals, 70 gold

Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane wrote her name into the history books on the final day of the Commonwealth Games, but Glasgow 2026 will be remembered most for Australia’s dominance.

Before the Games, Australia swimmer Sam Short had told reporters: “I’m so pumped – I can’t wait to go over there and smash those Pommies up.” And the whole Australia team seemed to get the memo as they finished with 171 medals, of them 70 gold. That put them a staggering 61 clear of England, who won 110 medals, with Canada third after winning 62.

Emma Finucane (PERSON) Commonwealth (ORG) the Commonwealth Games (EVENT) Glasgow 2026 (LOCATION) Australia (LOCATION) Games (ORG) Sam Short (PERSON) Pommies (ORG) England (LOCATION) Canada (LOCATION)

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