Sammi Kinghorn Claims Paralympic Gold in Thrilling 100m Victory
Sammi Kinghorn has made history at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, capturing her first-ever Paralympic gold in the T53 100m final. It was a sensational race at Stade de France, with Kinghorn clocking in at a Paralympic record of 15.64 seconds, just ahead of Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner. This triumph comes after Kinghorn had previously secured two silver medals in the 800m and 1500m events, narrowly losing to Debrunner. Her win marks a remarkable comeback and a crowning moment in her career as she adds a gold to her impressive tally of Paralympic medals, including the bronze and silver she earned in Tokyo 2021.
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Kinghorn's joy was palpable after the race as she celebrated with her family, overwhelmed with emotion. She admitted that it took a few moments for the victory to sink in, as she wanted to be sure her name was at the top of the leaderboard before letting herself celebrate. Her performance not only breaks a two-decade-long streak of Chinese dominance in the event but also cements her legacy as a top competitor in wheelchair racing, following in the footsteps of her compatriot, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, who last won the title for Britain in 2004.
Reflecting on her journey, Kinghorn shared how significant this win was for her and how it brought back memories of her life-changing accident at the age of 14. After a tragic farm incident left her paralyzed, she spent months in rehabilitation, where she rediscovered her love for sports. With support from her physio team and mentor Ian Thompson, Kinghorn was introduced to wheelchair racing, where she found her calling. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to become one of the best in her field, earning three world titles and now her first Paralympic gold.
With more events ahead, including the 400m and the 4x100m relay, Kinghorn remains a strong contender to add more medals to her collection in Paris.
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