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Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain’s most-decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition with immediate effect.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 48-year-old cyclist has opted not to compete at Los Angeles 2028 to focus on helping improve Para-sport.<\/p>\n

The 19-time Paralympic champion feels the sport has “stalled somewhat” since the London 2012 Games and that many areas “still need attention”.<\/p>\n

“The years between each Games haven’t been utilised well enough to create the momentum that I and others hoped to see,” she said.<\/p>\n

“I see this as a critical stage; there are many areas of Para-sport that still need attention, and that is something that has played a big part in my decision.<\/p>\n

“I fully believe that I can have a greater impact off my bike, rather than chasing a 10th Games and possibly further titles.<\/p>\n

“I’m excited to be part of a future where we inject the momentum that is needed to ensure the future is bright for all Para-athletes.”<\/p>\n

Storey started her career as a swimmer and competed at four Games before switching to cycling, winning a total of 30 Paralympic medals across nine Games, including four golds at London 2012.<\/p>\n

World Athletics president Lord Coe, who was chairman of London’s organising committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, said: “Para-sport was an enormously significant part of London 2012 and I remain extremely proud of what we were able to deliver.<\/p>\n

“However, the issues that Dame Sarah raises upon her retirement resonate with me hugely – sport must continue to take those small but steady steps forward to ensure that what has gone before is not wasted.”<\/p>\n

The British Paralympic Association has been approached for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Born without a functioning left hand, Storey began her Paralympic career as a 14-year-old swimmer in 1992 and won 16 medals in the pool across four Games, including five golds.<\/p>\n

Having been unable to swim for much of 2005 due to ear infections, she started cycling and made a permanent switch before Beijing 2008, when she won the first of her 14 Paralympic cycling golds.<\/p>\n

In 2010, she also became just the second Para-athlete to compete against non-disabled athletes at the Commonwealth Games, finishing sixth for England in the individual pursuit.<\/p>\n

“I am so privileged to have spent 35 years as an international athlete,” Storey said. “I genuinely pinch myself that my childhood dream of being an athlete for as long as I possibly could has led to nine Paralympic Games and opportunities across so many sporting events.<\/p>\n

“This has included women’s and Para-sport alike, and I feel so proud to have contributed – alongside so many incredible people – to the progress we’ve all witnessed and enjoyed in that time.”<\/p>\n

Storey’s last eight Paralympic titles have been won as a mother, after the birth of daughter Louisa in 2013 and son Charlie in 2017.<\/p>\n

“Physically, I fully believe that I could be on that start line in Los Angeles, confident of defending my two titles from Paris,” she added.<\/p>\n

“However, I believe I can now be a more positive influence leveraging new roles and opportunities that allow me to fight for Para-sport, and the coverage that it deserves.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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