British Athletes Shine at Paris Paralympics
- Top British athletes including Sarah Storey and Hannah Cockcroft are key medal hopefuls at the Paris Paralympics.
- ParalympicsGB secured a second-place finish in the medal standings at Tokyo 2020.
- Expectations are high for a stellar performance from the British team in Paris.
As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, Britain's most successful Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, is poised to expand her impressive tally of 17 gold medals. The 46-year-old, who has transitioned from swimming to cycling, will defend her titles in the C5 time trial and C4-5 road race. Storey boasts an unblemished record in 12 Paralympic cycling events and aims to retain her T34 100m and 800m titles, further solidifying her legacy in the sport. Among the athletes to watch is Pembroke's visually-impaired thrower, who is targeting a new world record in the F13 category. Last year, he fell just 51 centimeters short of the global best, and he is determined to make his mark in Paris. Meanwhile, swimmer Ellie Summers-Newton, a double Paralympic champion and breakthrough star from Tokyo, continues to shine, having secured Commonwealth gold in the 200m medley and reigning as world champion in both events. Table tennis player Will Bayley, 36, is eager to reclaim his title and achieve the rare feat of being Paralympic, world, and European champion simultaneously. Additionally, GB's flag bearer from the Tokyo closing ceremony, who is currently ranked world number one, aims for a third consecutive gold in the individual BC1 event, while fellow athlete Alfie Hewett seeks redemption after narrowly missing out on gold in previous competitions. The stage is set for an exciting showcase of talent and determination at the upcoming Games.