How a three-year-old helped Fachie become Scotland record-breaker
Neil Fachie was done with cycling. The Commonwealth Games was a farewell. On Thursday, it turned into so much more than that.
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Notable Quotes
"The last two laps of the race, he was all I was thinking about."
— Neil Fachie , Athlete
"You have nerves by you're just out there finding joy in riding for your nation."
— Lauren Bell , Athlete
"With the amount he's won, he would be fully entitled to be apprehensive but he jumped in straight at the deep end."
— Aaron Pope , Athlete
Key People
Aaron Pope is the English pilot collaborating with Neil Fachie in tandem cycling.
Fraser Fachie is the three-year-old son of Neil Fachie.
Iona Moir is a Scottish cyclist who competed in the women's team sprint.
Lauren Bell is an emerging talent in the England women's cricket team.
Lora Fachie is the wife of Neil Fachie.
Maddy Silcock is a Scottish cyclist who competed in the women's team sprint.
Neil Fachie is a Scottish cyclist and multiple Commonwealth Games gold medalist.
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Neil Fachie was done with cycling. The Commonwealth Games was a farewell. On Thursday, it turned into so much more than that.
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