Commonwealth Games 2026: Emma Finucane wins fourth gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony
Cyclist Emma Finucane made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by winning four gold medals in a single event. She led the Welsh team into the closing ceremony after her record-breaking performance in the velodrome.
Why it matters
Documents a significant milestone in international sports history and the career of a rising athlete.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Emma Finucane won almost half of Wales' golds at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026
Not many top sports stars have perfect days during their career.
Creating history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth gold in one Games and leading your nation into the closing ceremony will come close for Wales' Emma Finucane.
The 23-year-old from Carmarthen started the day at 9am in the first heat of the keirin.
Twelve hours later and having emphatically claimed the gold on the final day of competition, Finucane was tasked with carrying the Welsh flag as Glasgow closed the Games.
"I don't think I'll ever believe I've created history here and I can't believe little me has done this," said Finucane.
"The 10-year-old Emma is screaming inside about what is going on. I don't think it'll sink in probably until the next Commonwealth Games."
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