Hannah Cockcroft shines at Paralympics, winning gold on day 10
- Sarah Storey won the women's C4-5 road race, achieving her 19th gold medal.
- Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid secured gold in wheelchair tennis doubles after previous near misses.
- Hannah Cockroft and Stephen Clegg also competed for medals in their respective events.
On day nine of the Paralympics, Sarah Storey showcased her exceptional talent by winning the women's C4-5 road race, marking her 19th gold medal. The race featured a thrilling sprint finish against 19-year-old Heidi Gaugain, who made a late push for victory but ultimately fell short. Storey's experience shone through as she completed the 71-kilometre event in one hour, 54 minutes, and 24 seconds, securing her place as a dominant force in Paralympic cycling. In wheelchair tennis, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid finally achieved their long-awaited gold medal in the doubles event after two previous near misses in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Their victory over Japanese second seeds Takuya Miki and Tokito Oda with a score of 6-2, 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier was a significant achievement, adding to their accolades as reigning champions of major tournaments. Hannah Cockroft also made headlines by winning gold in the T34 women’s 100m, setting her sights on another gold in the T34 800m final later that day. She faced tough competition from notable athletes like Kare Adenegan and Fabienne Andre, highlighting the high stakes of the event. Lastly, Stephen Clegg aimed to enhance his medal tally in the men’s S12 100m butterfly, following his previous success in the S12 100m backstroke. With aspirations to surpass his sister Libby Clegg's five Paralympic medals, the pressure was on for him to perform well in the pool.