British track cyclist Emma Finucane smashed the women's flying 200m time-trial world record with a blistering average speed of 73.8km/h at the UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey. Her new world mark, achieved during qualifying on February 2nd, clocked in at an astonishing 9.759 seconds - nearly a quarter of a second faster than the previous best set by China's Yuan Liying last March.
Finucane's record-breaking ride eclipsed that of fellow Great Britain rider Sophie Capewell, who had become just the second woman to ride sub 10 seconds earlier in the competition. Finucane's incredible performance not only shattered her own personal best but also left fans and onlookers alike speechless.
"I was really nervous to execute the perfect ride," Finucane revealed in an interview after the event. "I think I pretty much went out there and did everything I possibly could technically. To come away, to look at the board and see 9.759 and break the world record is unbelievable."
This latest achievement cements Finucane's status as a cycling superstar, with her impressive collection of medals already including an Olympic gold medal in the team sprint alongside teammates Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant.
The British women also excelled in other events at the championships, with Katie Archibald, Millie Couzens, Josie Knight, Anna Morris, and Kate Richardson claiming gold in the women's team pursuit.
Finucane's record-breaking ride eclipsed that of fellow Great Britain rider Sophie Capewell, who had become just the second woman to ride sub 10 seconds earlier in the competition. Finucane's incredible performance not only shattered her own personal best but also left fans and onlookers alike speechless.
"I was really nervous to execute the perfect ride," Finucane revealed in an interview after the event. "I think I pretty much went out there and did everything I possibly could technically. To come away, to look at the board and see 9.759 and break the world record is unbelievable."
This latest achievement cements Finucane's status as a cycling superstar, with her impressive collection of medals already including an Olympic gold medal in the team sprint alongside teammates Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant.
The British women also excelled in other events at the championships, with Katie Archibald, Millie Couzens, Josie Knight, Anna Morris, and Kate Richardson claiming gold in the women's team pursuit.
I mean, Emma Finucane is defo a cycling superstar, but can we talk about how fast-paced this sport really is? Like, she goes from 0 to 73.8km/h in like, what, 9.759 seconds?! That's insane! But also kinda scary? I mean, has she even tried a coffee break during those intense rides? 
And what about all the times she had to push herself that hard? Mental health, am I right? 
Also, let's give it up for Sophie Capewell who came close too! Maybe we can see more women competing in track cycling events soon? 
! 9.759 seconds is insane, like what even is that?! 
And to think she only needed a bit of a tweak in her technique to beat her own personal best... she's def on fire 
! The whole British women's team is crushing it too, can't wait to see what they do next 
. Finucane's got the skills and the speed to take on any track out there 
The fact that Emma Finucane has shattered the world record in the women's flying 200m time-trial is a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication to the sport of track cycling. Her blistering average speed of 73.8km/h is truly remarkable, demonstrating the level of physical fitness and mental toughness required to excel at this level. It's also heartening to see British women making waves in international competitions, with several claiming gold medals across various events 
can you even imagine riding that fast? 
73.8km/h is insane! 
And now she's basically a cycling superstar 
, no wonder she has all that gold medals already! 
. That 9.759 seconds is just MIND-BLOWING 
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and when she hit that time it was like a collective gasp from the crowd 
. her mental toughness is incredible, staying calm under pressure must be super hard for cyclists 
also, i love how she downplayed the pressure in that interview lol "nervous" is cute 
anywayz, congrats to all the british women's team for killing it at these championships 