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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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John Ashdown

Wheelchair racer Kinghorn adds to GB’s Paralympics tally with stunning gold

Sammi Kinghorn celebrates after winning the women’s T53 100m final at the Stade de France.
Sammi Kinghorn celebrates after winning the women’s T53 100m final at the Stade de France. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA

Wheelchair racer Sammi Kinghorn added to GB’s Paris Paralympics success with a stunning T53 100m gold at Stade de France. Scottish athlete Kinghorn, who secured 800m and 1500m silvers in recent days, powered home ahead of Swiss star Catherine Debrunner to set a Paralympic record in 15.64sec. The 28-year-old became the first non-Chinese athlete to win the title since Tanni Grey-Thompson 20 years ago in Athens.

Tears of joy streamed from her eyes as she greeted her family in the stands before dedicating the victory to her brother on his birthday. “I just can’t believe that I’ve done that,” she said. “It’s honestly absolutely blowing my mind. This one is definitely for my brother.”

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