'Nothing to prove' at Commonwealths for Finucane
Olympic team sprint champion Emma Finucane insists she has nothing to prove in Glasgow as she chases a Commonwealth gold medal.
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Notable Quotes
""I haven't actually stood on the top step at the Commonwealth Games," Finucane told BBC Sport Wales."
— Emma Finucane , Athlete
""I feel like I'm a different person four years on and I can't wait to show what I can do on the track.""
— Emma Finucane , Athlete
""For us there's pressure everywhere, but I also feel calm coming into this Commonwealth Games; I have nothing to prove.""
— Emma Finucane , Athlete
Key People
Ellesse Andrews is a New Zealand cyclist who has achieved multiple gold medals.
Olympic champion competing for Team Wales.
Katy Marchant is an Olympic cyclist and teammate of Emma Finucane.
Lauren Bell is an emerging talent in the England women's cricket team.
Matt Richardson is a cyclist who switched his nationality from Australia to Great Britain and aims to defend his Commonwealth Games titles.
Rhianna Parris-Smith is a cyclist who has competed successfully alongside Emma Finucane.
Sophie Capewell is an Olympic cyclist and teammate of Emma Finucane.
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Olympic team sprint champion Emma Finucane insists she has nothing to prove in Glasgow as she chases a Commonwealth gold medal.
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