Emma Finucane

2024 - 8 - 5

The Rise of Emma Finucane: From Local Hero to Olympic Superstar!

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Meet Emma Finucane – the Welsh cycling whiz taking the Olympic stage by storm and breaking records like nobody’s business! 🚴‍♀️✨

Emma Finucane, the 21-year-old Welsh cycling phenomenon, has become the talk of the town as she gears up for her Olympic debut at the Paris Games this summer. With Olympic legends Ed Clancy and Dani Rowe cheering on local heroes, Finucane is set to shine bright in the team sprint event. Not only is she the fastest woman on two wheels, but she’s also raised the stakes by breaking world records alongside her fellow teammates Katy Marchant and Sophie Capewell in the women's sprint. This young athlete is proving that she’s not just an ordinary cyclist – she’s an extraordinary one.

Finucane’s journey to the Olympics hasn’t come without pressure. As she prepares to go toe-to-toe with the best in the world, Emma aims to take all the hype in her stride, showing impressive poise in the face of her mounting fame. Being compared to cycling legends like Victoria Pendleton could be daunting for some, but Emma embraces the challenge, demonstrating the resilience and spirit of a true champion. Fans are buzzing in anticipation of what she’ll achieve in Paris, firmly believing she could be the next big star to emerge from Team GB.

The excitement surrounding her debut is palpable, with many claiming she has what it takes to deliver not just one, but possibly three Olympic golds. After tasting success on the world stage, Finucane is aiming to replicate her winning streak at the Olympics. Her world-record-breaking performance with her teammates has set a high bar for competition, yet Emma’s passion for cycling fuels her drive to push boundaries and rewrite the history books. As the cycling community rallies around her, one can't help but feel the thrill of witnessing a future legend in the making.

Beyond the velodrome, Emma is more than just a cyclist; she’s also an inspiring figure for young athletes everywhere. Her connection with the local cycling club, Towy Riders, showcases her commitment to giving back. Finucane's rise from local talents to Olympic contender serves as a reminder that dreams can indeed come true with dedication and hard work. Expect to see more than just medals from Emma Finucane – her journey may just inspire a new generation to hop on bikes and shoot for the stars!

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Emma Finucane: Olympic champions on hand to help youngsters ... (WalesOnline)

Ed Clancy and Dani Rowe were on hand at Towy Riders on Monday morning ahead of Finucane's Olympic bow in the team sprint, the first of three events she is ...

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Meet Emma Finucane, the Welsh cycling sensation tipped to make ... (ITV News)

Emma Finucane is the fastest woman on two wheels. | ITV News Wales.

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Carmarthen's Emma Finucane: A rising star in track cycling ready for ... (Herald Wales)

ANTICIPATION rarely surrounds the Olympic debut of a 21-year-old, but Emma Finucane is no ordinary young woman. The track cyclist is already a world.

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Olympics 2024: Emma Finucane set to be 'superstar' for British ... (Evening Standard)

The 21-year-old could end the week as one of the stars of the Paris Games.

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Inside Olympic cyclist Emma Finucane's relationship with famous ... (OK! Magazine)

Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane is one of the most exciting athletes set to appear at this year's Olympic Games, but what do we know about her away from the ...

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Emma Finucane On Track To Keep Her Wheels On The Ground As ... (Dai Sport)

Emma Finucane wants to take confidence from the expectations that have built up around her Olympics debut, but is determined not to be fazed by them.

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Jo Rowsell 'so excited' for Team GB's track medal chances at ... (Eurosport.com AU)

The track cycling starts at the Paris Olympics on Monday, August 5. Team GB have enjoyed success on the track at recent Olympics and will be hopeful of ...

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There's something about Emma (Yahoo News Australia)

Olympic gold medallists Ed Clancy and Dani Rowe were guests at a special event hosted by Towy Riders to celebrate the achievements of their very own golden ...

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Katy Marchant, Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell storm to GB ... (The Independent)

The British trio broke the world record in all three rounds, clocking 45.186 seconds to beat New Zealand in the final.

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Carmarthen cyclist Emma Finucane wins gold with Team GB world ... (South Wales Guardian)

Emma Finucane, Katy Marchant and Sophie Capewell broke the world record three times on a perfect night.

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Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane wins Olympic gold as Team GB ... (WalesOnline)

Welsh cycling superstar Emma Finucane, 21, has won the first of a potential three Olympic gold medals as Team GB's women's sprint team stormed to victory in ...

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Emma Finucane: Team GB's new golden girl of cycling set to inspire ... (The Independent)

Team GB stormed to a first gold in three days after Emma Finucane, Katy Marchant and Sophie Capewell delivered in the women's team sprint.

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Great Britain get the gold! Team GB's Katy Marchant, Sophie ... (Daily Mail)

JONATHAN MCEVOY AT SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES VELODROME: Three races in the women's sprint. Three world records. A dazzling gold. And God Save the King.

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Emma Finucane can deal with the pressure, says double Olympic ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Jo Rowsell is backing the 21-year-old to deal with comparisons to Victoria Pendleton.

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Team GB claim glorious sprint gold as Emma Finucane emerges as ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Every Olympics we say this is the one when Team GB's results in the velodrome are bound to fall off a cliff.

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Emma Finucane - Olympic gold medalist - Beicio Cymru (British Cycling)

Emma Finucane, a 21-year-old cyclist from Carmarthen and a former member of Towy Riders, made history with teammates Katy Marchant and Sophie Capewell by ...

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Emma Finucane's first coach reveals her early talent on two wheels (Darlington and Stockton Times)

Plenty in Carmarthen will be pinching themselves at one of their own becoming an Olympic champion but few are prouder than Robyn Davies.

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Emma Finucane's first coach reveals her early talent on two wheels (Andover Advertiser)

Plenty in Carmarthen will be pinching themselves at one of their own becoming an Olympic champion but few are prouder than Robyn Davies.

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Carmarthen cyclist Emma Finucane wins gold with Team GB in ... (Herald Wales)

GREAT BRITAIN'S long-awaited return to the women's team sprint at the Olympic Games ended triumphantly, with Emma Finucane, Katy Marchant, and Sophie.

Emma Finucane becomes British cycling's golden girl with debut gold (Cumnock Chronicle)

Laura Kenny asked Emma Finucane to speak her name on a voice note so she could pronounce it correctly on live TV.

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Olympics 2024: Cycling star Emma Finucane sees red in hunt for gold (Evening Standard)

This was anyone's final before it began, one-hundredth of a second splitting New Zealand and Great Britain on their qualifying rides, both, incidentally, ...

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Emma Finucane becomes British cycling's golden girl with debut gold (Largs and Millport Weekly News)

Laura Kenny asked Emma Finucane to speak her name on a voice note so she could pronounce it correctly on live TV.

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Emma Finucane's first coach reveals her early talent on two wheels (Hexham Courant)

Plenty in Carmarthen will be pinching themselves at one of their own becoming an Olympic champion but few are prouder than Robyn Davies.

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Olympics 2024: Cycling star Emma Finucane sees red in hunt for gold (Yahoo News UK)

This was anyone's final before it began, one-hundredth of a second splitting New Zealand and Great Britain on their qualifying rides, both, incidentally, ...

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Emma Finucane's first coach reveals her early talent on two wheels (East Lothian Courier)

Plenty in Carmarthen will be pinching themselves at one of their own becoming an Olympic champion but few are prouder than Robyn Davies.

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