Paralympian Sarah Storey wins record 19th gold medal

Sarah Storey has won a record-breaking 19 gold medals!

Britain's Sarah Storey has won a record-breaking 19th Paralympic gold medal, as she claimed another win in the cycling road race.

Storey was one of the leaders throughout the 71km race, before a thrilling sprint finish with French rider Heidi Gaugain.

Storey edged clear of Gaugain in the final corners, before crossing the line just inches ahead of her rival for a dramatic victory.

Dame Sarah punched the air in celebration as she crossed the line before hugging her 10-year-old daughter who was watching with the rest of the family.

“It’s really amazing," Storey said. "I’m just delighted my wheel was in front at the finish."

Storey has won a total of 30 Paralympic medals

The gold takes Storey's total Paralympic medal count to 30.

She has won the medals across two sports - cycling and swimming - and nine Paralympic Games.

Her medal count makes her the most decorated and most successful British Paralympian of all time.

And, she even won five of her gold medals before turning 19!

This Paralympics is special for Storey as her two children,10-year-old Louisa and six-year-old Charlie, will both be watching

Storey first competed in the Paralympic Games back in 1992 in the Barcelona Paralympics.

However she said this Games will be special as her two children,10-year-old Louisa and six-year-old Charlie, will both be watching.

She said: "When we made the decision after Tokyo that I would carry on, there was no guarantee that we would not still be in some form of lockdown.

“But the chance to have a normal Games with supporters, fans, children on the roadside, the chance to experience that atmosphere, was too good to turn down.

“Charlie has never experienced a Games - hopefully he and Louisa will remember this."

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