Emma Finucane Wins Bronze in Women's Keirin

Emma Finucane of Great Britain secured a bronze medal in the women's keirin final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking her second medal in her Olympic debut after winning gold in the team pursuit. The race was won by New Zealand's Ellesse Andrews, who showcased her dominance as the reigning world champion, while Dutch athlete Hetty van de Wouw took silver. Finucane narrowly edged out her teammate Katy Marchant, who finished in fourth place, missing the podium by a slim margin. Reflecting on her achievement, Finucane expressed surprise and joy, stating that earning a bronze felt like a gold medal to her. She had to overcome challenges in the qualifying rounds, finishing second in the quarter-finals and third in the semi-finals. Finucane is set to compete again in the women's sprint, where she aims for a potential third medal.