New Zealand Track Cycling Shines on Day One | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

New Zealand’s track cycling squad exploded onto the Commonwealth Games with four medals on day one — one gold, one silver, two bronze — proving their grit and speed. Emma Foy and pilot Jessie Hodges stunned the crowd with gold in the women’s tandem B sprint, bouncing back from a crash to dominate the final heats. The women’s pursuit team earned silver against Australia’s record-breaking champions, while Nicole Murray smashed a world record en route to bronze in the individual pursuit — only to see it surpassed later. The men’s pursuit also claimed bronze, edging out Wales. A tough miss for…