Aviemore and Scotland cyclist Ellie Stone wins bronze medal as former Inverness Harrier adds to silver medal at Commonwealth Games

AVIEMORE cyclist Ellie Stone has won a second medal at the Commonwealth Games after clinching bronze with Aileen McGlynn in the Tandem B 1000 metre time trial.

The 21-year-old was the pilot for 47-year-old McGlynn, who is partially sighted, claimed third place at the LeeValley Velo Park in London.

It follows the duo winning the silver at the Women’s B Tandem Sprint on Friday.

The former Forres Academy pupil, won two national track titles in keirin and 500 metres time trial in March.

Stone was a latecomer to cycling, only transferring to the sport in 2018 after previously being a sprint hurdler with the Inverness Harriers.

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