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Tom Davidson

'I want to inspire young girls' - Olympic champion Emma Finucane on being a role model for the next generation

Emma Finucane waving to the crowd at the Olympics.

Emma Finucane is an Olympic gold medallist, a three-time world champion, and a former European champion, but rather than focusing solely on further accolades, she hopes to use her platform to inspire more girls to take up track cycling.

The 22-year-old, who began cycling when she was six years old, is currently the top ranked track sprinter in the world. Speaking to Cycling Weekly at the recent British National Track Championships, she said she’d like to “pursue different things” alongside racing in the run-up to the 2028 LA Olympics, including championing participation.

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