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Sarah Storey

Meet Sarah Storey, a super-athlete who has won more Paralympic gold medals than any other British person!

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Sarah Storey and Victoria Pendleton

Sarah Storey and Victoria Pendleton

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Sarah Storey, Greta Neimanas and Jennifer Shuble (cropped)
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Sarah Storey & Victoria Pendleton
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Dame Sarah Storey's hour record attempt
Dame Sarah Storey

Key Facts

Born
October 26, 1977.
Known For
Winning the most Paralympic gold medals for Great Britain.
Total Paralympic Medals
30 medals.
Paralympic Gold Medals
19 gold medals.
Fun Fact
Sarah Storey won five Paralympic gold medals before she even turned 19 years old.

The Amazing Sarah Storey!

Imagine a superhero who can swim super fast and cycle even faster! That's Sarah Storey! She's a British athlete who has won tons of medals at the Paralympic Games.

She's won so many gold medals, she's like a treasure chest overflowing with shiny gold! Sarah started competing when she was very young, and she's still winning today. She's proof that with hard work and a big dream, you can achieve amazing things.

From the Pool to the Podium!

Sarah didn't just start as a cyclist. She was also a fantastic swimmer! She won her first Paralympic gold medals in the swimming pool. But then, she decided to try cycling and became a superstar there too! She's won medals in both sports, which is like being the best at two different games at school. She's won so many medals, they wouldn't even fit on your bedroom wall!

A Medal Machine!

Sarah Storey has won a whopping 30 Paralympic medals. That's more than anyone else from Great Britain! And guess what? 19 of those are GOLD medals! That's more than half! She's also been a World Champion 29 times and a European Champion 21 times. She holds 75 world records. That's like winning every single race you enter, over and over again!

Sarah's Superpowers

Sarah Storey is an incredible athlete. She has won medals at nine different Paralympic Games, which is a super long time! She's so good that she was even competitive with athletes who don't have a disability. She's a true inspiration, showing everyone that you can overcome challenges and be the best you can be. She's a real-life champion!

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