Emma Finucane MBE

Emma Finucane is an Olympic Track Cyclist from Carmarthen who became the first woman in 60 years to win 3 medals for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

At just 21 years old Emma has made significant strides on the national and international stage. Emma started cycling at eight years old with the Towy Riders and having been spotted by the Great Britain Cycling team she joined the academy programme in 2018.

The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games saw Emma win 2 bronze medals for team Wales. Emma won her first elite world championships medal, a bronze, as part of the teams’ sprint squad at the 2022 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.

In 2023 Emma took all 4 women’s sprint titles at the National Track Championships, followed by her first individual world cup win in the sprint. She went onto win her first world title at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.

With many successes under her belt the pinnacle of her sporting career was achieved 2024 at the Paris Olympics where she secured a gold in the team sprint and 2 bronzes in individual events for Team GB. Additionally, she triumphed at the 2024 World Championships in Denmark, defending her sprint title as well as winning the women’s team sprint to take Great Britain’s first Track World Championship gold in the event since 2008.

Having brought such pride to Wales, Emma is a true inspiration to young Welsh cyclists through her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.