Close Menu
WTX News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Arrests made at protest for Palestine Action in London
    • Jamie Overton replaces Saqib Mahmood in England XI for third ODI
    • Sure! Here’s the text without the site name, category, date, and full stops: “It blew my mind as a kid” TV fans reveal best sci-fi series ever
    • Israel warns Gaza City residents to flee south to humanitarian area
    • Mauricio Pochettino ‘shocked’ by Daniel Levy’s Tottenham exit
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    WTX News
    • Live News
      • US News
      • EU News
      • UK News
      • Politics
      • COVID-19
      • Business
      • Tech zone
    • World news
      • Middle East News
        • UAE News
        • Palestine News
      • Europe
        • Italian News
        • Spanish News
      • Africa news
      • South America
      • North America
      • Asia
    • News Briefings
      • UK News Briefing
      • World News Briefing
      • Live Business News
    • Sports
      • Football News
      • Tennis
      • Women’s Football
    • MY World
      • Climate Change
      • In Review
      • Expose
      • Special Reports
        • Conscience Convoy
        • Rohingya Report
    • Entertainment
      • Insta Talk
      • Royal Family
      • Gaming News
      • TV Shows
      • Streaming
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Fashion
      • Cooking recipes
      • Luxury
      • Money Saving Expert
    • Travel
      • Culture
      • Holidays
    • Sign Up
      • Log In
    WTX News
    • Live News
    • World news
    • News Briefings
    • Sports
    • MY World
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Sign Up
    Home - Olympic Games - Sarah Storey wins 19th Paralympic gold medal after dramatic finale
    Olympic Games Updated:September 6, 2024

    Sarah Storey wins 19th Paralympic gold medal after dramatic finale

    By WTX Sports Team2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Telegram WhatsApp
    Sarah Storey wins 19th Paralympic gold medal after dramatic finale

    Great Britain’s Sarah Storey has added to her record haul of Paralympic gold medals after seeing off French rider Heidi Gaugain in a dramatic finale of their women’s C4-5 road race.

    Storey, 46, secured her 19th gold medal in Paris on Friday morning but was made to survive a late scare having been part of the leading pack for much of the race.

    With less than 2km of the 71km race to go, Gaugain burst forward on the final climb and took the lead.

    Storey recovered, however, crossing the line just inches ahead of her rival – 27 years her junior – to seal victory.

    Gold no19 is Storey’s 30th medal won in a magnificent career that began at Barcelona 1992, triumphing in nine different Paralympic Games across two sports.

    On Wednesday, Storey won gold in the women’s C5 time trial but hit out at competition organisers over the ‘appalling course.

    Speaking after Friday’s triumph, she told Channel 4; ‘I knew Heidi would want to attack and I was happy to take it to the line as the fastest sprinter in the group. It played out perfectly.’

    She continued: ‘The lap before the end, her coach shouted “next lap on the left”. So I had a look where we were to make sure I was ready for that. He shouted “go”, so I went too.

    ‘Heidi took a bit of a gap [lead] but that was fine, I had speed. It was just a matter of holding her while she accelerated from a long way out, it was the only tactic she could use because I have the faster sprint.

    ‘Then on the final corner, that’s when I unleashed it. She tried to come again, but I threw my bike and it was mine.’

    Storey will be 50 by the time the next Paralympics in Los Angeles come around but did not rule out the possibility of challenging for what would be a 20th gold medal.

    ‘I need to enjoy this one first, but never say never to anything,’ she said.

    ‘This just needs to sink in, it’s one of the best races we have had.’

    Source link

    Paris 2024 Paralympics Sports News Team GB
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram WhatsApp
    Previous ArticleEmiliano Martinez provides repeat of shocking World Cup final celebration
    Next Article How England could line-up with four debutants in Lee Carsley’s first game
    WTX Sports Team

    The Sports Team is responsible for delivering your Sports Brief. Weekly roundup to cover all things Football, Cricket, Tennis Formula 1, Boxing and Olympics and more.

    Related Posts

    Liverpool strikers copy Jota’s ‘crocodile celebration’ after scoring in first game since his death
    Liverpool news

    Liverpool strikers copy Jota’s ‘crocodile celebration’ after scoring in first game since his death

    Transfer rumors, news: Spurs turn to Gibbs-White amid City interest
    Sport

    Transfer rumors, news: Spurs turn to Gibbs-White amid City interest

    Spain deflecting pressure by dubbing England favourites – Bronze
    Women's Football

    Spain deflecting pressure by dubbing England favourites – Bronze

    Generations of Texas elite in mourning over Camp Mystic tragedy
    UK News

    Generations of Texas elite in mourning over Camp Mystic tragedy

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Advertisment
    News Headlines
    Arrests made at protest for Palestine Action in London

    Arrests made at protest for Palestine Action in London

    Israel warns Gaza City residents to flee south to humanitarian area

    Israel warns Gaza City residents to flee south to humanitarian area

    Save 70% on VIP subscription
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    Advert by Sponsors
    More from WTX News
    The latest gaming news - with game reviews and tips and tricks. updated 24 hours a day.
    The latest gaming news
    Hot off the press!
    • Arrests made at protest for Palestine Action in London September 6, 2025
    • Jamie Overton replaces Saqib Mahmood in England XI for third ODI September 6, 2025
    • Sure! Here’s the text without the site name, category, date, and full stops: “It blew my mind as a kid” TV fans reveal best sci-fi series ever September 6, 2025
    • Israel warns Gaza City residents to flee south to humanitarian area September 6, 2025
    • Mauricio Pochettino ‘shocked’ by Daniel Levy’s Tottenham exit September 6, 2025
    wtx news brings you the latest news, a UK news briefing, Sports analysis, and premier league news with a special round-up of Business and crypto updates
    Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram

    News

    • World News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • EU News
    • Business
    • Opinions
    • News Briefing
    • Live News

    Company

    • About WTX News
    • Register
    • Advertising
    • Work with us
    • Contact
    • Community
    • GDPR Policy
    • Privacy

    Services

    • Fitness for free
    • Insta Talk
    • How to guides
    • Climate Change
    • In Review
    • Expose
    • NEWS SUMMARY
    • Money Saving Expert

    News delivered to your inbox

    Copyright WTX News 2025

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.