Dame Sarah Storey announces retirement from international competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition, effective immediately. The 48-year-old cyclist, a 19-time gold medalist, will not compete in the Los Angeles 2028 Games, citing a desire to address issues in Para-sport. Storey noted that since the London 2012 Games, the sport has 'stalled somewhat' and requires renewed focus and momentum. After competing in nine Paralympics, Storey expressed enthusiasm for contributing to the future of Para-sport off the bike, emphasizing the importance of advocating for it.
- •Storey retires after a 35-year international athletic career.
- •She won 30 medals, including 19 golds at nine Paralympics.
- •Storey began as a swimmer before switching to cycling in 2005.
- •Her last two gold medals were secured at Paris 2024.
- •She aims to impact Para-sport positively post-retirement.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition
- 11:01 PMBBC Sport — Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — GB Paralympic icon Sarah Storey retires after making LA 2028 decision
"Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
"Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
"Storey ends her career as a 19-time Paralympic gold-medalist, the first of which came in 1992
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:01 PMParalympic great Storey retires from GB competition
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
- BBC SportJul 8, 2026, 11:01 PMParalympic great Storey retires from GB competition
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:01 PMGB Paralympic icon Sarah Storey retires after making LA 2028 decision
Storey ends her career as a 19-time Paralympic gold-medalist, the first of which came in 1992
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