Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won their second gold medal in para-tandem cycling at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday.
The victory cements the pair's dominance in the integrated para-cycling programme and boosts New Zealand's standing in the overall medal table.
The duo secured the gold in the 1,000m time trial during the 10th day of the event in Glasgow, Scotland. This victory follows their previous gold medal win in the tandem sprint [1].
Their performance helped elevate New Zealand's total gold medal count to eight [2]. By Sunday morning, the nation's total medal tally had reached 27 [2].
The athletes competed as part of the integrated para-cycling programme, which blends para-sport events into the broader Commonwealth Games schedule [1]. The 1,000m time trial requires precise coordination between the pilot and the visually impaired rider to maintain maximum speed over the fixed distance.
Foy and Hodges have established themselves as a premier force in the tandem discipline. Their second gold medal [1] highlights the effectiveness of the New Zealand training regimen leading into the Glasgow Games.
“Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won their second gold medal in para-tandem cycling”
The success of Foy and Hodges reflects the growing integration of para-sports within the Commonwealth Games, providing high-visibility platforms for athletes with disabilities. By securing multiple golds in a single Games, New Zealand demonstrates a strategic depth in its para-cycling program that rivals traditional cycling powerhouses.
