Sarah Storey

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/sarah-storey

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1. When was Sarah Storey born?October 26, 1977
2. Where was Sarah Storey born?Manchester, England
3. What is the total paralympic medals?30 (19 gold, 9 silver, 2 bronze)
4. What is the world championship titles?29 (6 in swimming, 23 in cycling)
5. Who is Sarah Storey?Sarah Storey is a British super‑athlete who has won more Paralympic gold medals than any other British person. She is known for her incredible success in both swimming and cycling.
6. What sports does Sarah Storey compete in?Sarah Storey started as a swimmer and later switched to cycling. She has won many world and European championships in both sports.

Paralympic Classification: A system that groups athletes with similar impairments to ensure fair competition.
Individual Pursuit: A track cycling race where two riders start on opposite sides of the track and race against the clock.
UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale): The world governing body for sports cycling.
Aerobic Capacity: The ability of the body to take in, transport, and use oxygen during sustained physical activity.