Commonwealth Games: Emma Foy, Jessie Hodges take NZ's gold tally to eight
New Zealand para-cycling pair Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges secured their second gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games by winning the 1000m time trial. New Zealand's total medal count has reached 27, including eight golds.
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Success in international sporting events like the Commonwealth Games serves as a significant point of national pride and athletic achievement.
<p>Para cycling pair Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges have won their second gold medal of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.</p> <p>After their win in the tandem sprint on Friday, the New Zealand pair took out the final in the 1000m time trial final overnight.</p> <p>Ellese Andrews bounced back from an underwhelming start to her Commonwealth Games to win bronze.</p> <p>The Olympic champion finished third in the women's one…
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