Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges Win Gold for New Zealand in Para Cycling
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New Zealand Para cyclists have started their competition with a strong result. Emma Foy, an experienced vision-impaired rider, and her pilot Jessie Hodges won gold in the women's WB 1000m time trial. The pair worked together as a team, with Hodges riding as the pilot on the tandem bike to guide Foy around the course.
The win marks a good start for the New Zealand Para cycling team. Para cycling events are held for athletes with a range of physical, sensory and intellectual impairments, and they give these riders the chance to compete at the highest level. The WB category is used for athletes with vision impairments who ride on a tandem with a sighted pilot.
Foy and Hodges' victory is an encouraging sign for the rest of the New Zealand team as the competition continues. Fans at home can follow the remaining races and celebrate the achievements of New Zealand's Para cyclists.
Sources: Cycling New Zealand
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