Sarah Storey wins 19th gold to extend Great Britain's record
Paralympian cyclist Sarah Storey wins 19th gold medal to move one ahead of swimmer Mike Kenny.
Dame Sarah Storey has won her 19th Paralympic gold medal to become Britain's most successful Paralympian ever across any sport.
The 43-year-old cyclist overtook swimmer Mike Kenny's previous record when she won the C4-5 road race at the Fuji International Speedway.
Storey, who has competed in eight Games, now has 28 Paralympic medals overall, with 19 golds, eight silvers and one bronze.
Storey's journey to the top
Storey was born in Manchester in 1977 and was diagnosed with ataxia telangiectasia, a rare genetic condition that affects the immune system and nervous system, when she was two years old.
She began cycling at the age of 14, and made her Paralympic debut at the 1992 Barcelona Games as a swimmer.
Storey switched to cycling in 2005, and has since become one of the most successful Paralympians in history.
Storey's achievements
Storey has won 19 Paralympic gold medals, eight silver medals and one bronze medal.
She has competed in eight Paralympic Games, and has won a medal at every Games since her debut.
Storey is also a multiple world champion, and has won 75 world titles in total.
Storey's legacy
Storey is an inspiration to many people, and her achievements have helped to raise the profile of disability sport.
She is a role model for people with disabilities, and her story shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
Storey is a true sporting icon, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
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