Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian Sarah Storey announces retirement

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSarah Storey, Great Britain’s most decorated Paralympian, has announced her retirement from international competition at the age of 48. She concludes her illustrious career as a 19-time Paralympic gold medallist, having competed in nine Games since her debut in Barcelona in 1992, winning titles in both swimming and cycling. Storey cited the 'stalling' of para sport since London 2012 as a primary reason for her decision, believing she can have a more significant impact advocating for the sport off the bike. Despite feeling physically capable of competing at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, where she would have aimed to defend her two golds from Paris 2024, she prioritises addressing areas of para sport that 'still need attention'. Sebastian Coe, who was instrumental in London 2012, supported Storey's concerns, emphasising the need for continued progress in para sport. In fullGB Paralympic icon Sarah Storey retires after making LA 2028 decisionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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