Dame Sarah Storey retires from competitive sport ahead of 2028 Games
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Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, concluding a career that included 19 Paralympic gold medals. The 48-year-old, who made her debut at the 1992 Barcelona Games, chose to step away two years before the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Storey expressed pride in her contributions to Para sport and believes she can make a greater impact off the bike. Her decision comes as Para sport continues to face challenges in development since the 2012 London Games.
- •Storey retires with a British record of 19 Paralympic gold medals.
- •She transitioned from swimming to cycling before the 2008 Beijing Games.
- •Storey was a double Paralympic champion at the 2024 Paris Games.
- •Her retirement announcement arrives ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- •She expressed concerns about the development of Para sport since London 2012.
"Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, ending a career which saw her become Great Britain's most successful Paralympian.
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