Storey wins 18th Paralympic gold in road time trial

Sarah Storey hit French dream Heidi Gaugain successful nan roadworthy cycling clip proceedings to triumph her 18th Paralympic golden medal.

The 46-year-old trailed Gaugain by much than 7 seconds aft 5.8km of nan 14.1km course, but she stormed backmost successful nan last conception to clasp nan title she has won astatine each Paralympics since 2008.

Storey, who is solely competing successful roadworthy events astatine Paris 2024, is taking portion successful her ninth Games - nan astir ever for a British athlete.

She will look to adhd a 19th golden - nan astir by immoderate presently progressive Paralympian - successful nan roadworthy title connected Friday.