Cockroft secures fourth 100m gold medal in ParalympicsGB triumph at Paris Paralympic Games 2024

ParalympicsGB had a triumphant day in Paris, winning a record-breaking 12 gold medals. Hannah Cockroft stood out by clinching her fourth consecutive T34 100m title and her eighth Paralympic gold. Cockroft expressed her joy at the overwhelming support and the electric atmosphere at the Stade de France. Cockroft emphasized the pressure of being a champion and acknowledged the improving standard of competition. Samantha Kinghorn won silver in the T53 800m event, thrilled by the enthusiastic crowd. Sabrina Fortune also secured gold in the F20 shot put, breaking her own world record. Away from the track, British athletes excelled in various events, with Kadeena Cox redeeming herself with gold in the C1-5 750m team sprint. At the velodrome, there were also medals for Jody Cundy, Jaco van Gass, Neil and Lora Fachie. In rowing, Lauren Rowles won her third gold and Maisie Summers-Newton and Grace Harvey also claimed gold in swimming. Brock Whiston, Alice Tai, and Olivia Newman-Baronius contributed to Britain’s impressive medal haul. Overall, ParalympicsGB enjoyed a historic day in Paris, celebrating victories in various sports.

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