New Zealand Track Cycling Returns to Glasgow | Auckland News

New Zealand’s track cycling squad is back in Glasgow, hungry for Commonwealth Games glory and Olympic qualification, with Olympic medalists Bryony Botha, Ally Wollaston, Emily Shearman, and Ellesse Andrews leading the charge. The team boasts a rich history here, having won eleven medals in 2014, and many riders are returning from their successful Birmingham 2022 campaign. Ellesse Andrews, a standout after her Paris medal haul, is determined despite missing the opening ceremony again. Training camps are spread across the globe — sprinters in Glasgow, men’s endurance in Derby, and women’s endurance in Canada — with Quebec eyed as a potential LA 2028 base. Ally Wollaston, fresh off her Olympic silver and bronze, finds the track season invigorating despite the logistical grind. Meanwhile, the paracycling squad is also in action, with Devon Briggs making his debut in the new Para C-Class events after a near-fatal accident, and Keegan Hornblow stepping in for an injured teammate. Racing kicks off Thursday night with team pursuit and sprint qualifying — a pivotal moment for medals, pride, and Olympic dreams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa0a862c9c101303