Storey becomes most decorated British Paralympian

Women's time trial podium, London 2012 Paralympic Games, road day one

published 6 September 2012

Sarah Storey became Britain's most decorated Paralympian this afternoon as she crushed her opponents to take the Women's C4-5 Road Race at Brands Hatch, and with it the eleventh gold of her career.

Storey's tally puts her level with Tanni Grey-Thompson and David Roberts, but sits ahead of both athletes by virtue of her eight silver and three bronze medals amassed on the bike and as a swimmer.

"I PB'd in every event on the track, and I think that took its toll. The plan was to sit in and try and get to the end - I always said if I could do that I'd be in with a good chance. It's just getting to the end is the hard bit," he said. "Some of these guys have focused just on the road events. They haven't had five rides on the track to contend with. I'm not disappointed with my performance, obviously with the crash as well. I'm quite glad I started both races, just to roll past the crowds to prolong my Games experience!"

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.

Storey becomes most decorated British Paralympian

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