British paralympic great storey retires, ends hopes of LA 2028 bid
Sarah Storey, the 19-time Paralympic champion, announced her retirement from international competition on Thursday, officially ruling out a bid for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
The 48-year-old sports icon retires with a total of 30 Paralympic medals collected across nine Games, cementing her legacy as the most successful British Paralympian in history.
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Storey began her historic Paralympic journey as an elite swimmer before successfully switching to cyclingduring her long career. Her medal haul includes winning five Paralympic gold medals in swimming before adding 14 subsequent gold medals on the cycling track and road.
In an official press release, Storey expressed deep gratitude for her 35-year athletic career, stating she genuinely pinches herself that her childhood dream led to nine Paralympic appearances.
The legendary athlete clarified that her decision to step away was not driven by physical limitations, fully believing she possesses the physical capability to line up in Los Angeles. She remained confident that she could have defended her two Paralympic titles from Paris had she chosen to continue competing at the highest level.
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Her transition is fueled by a desire to take on a broader, more impactful role in advancing and fighting for para sport and the media coverage it rightly deserves. Storey intends to leverage new professional roles and opportunities to influence the future of the movement outside of active track competition.
