Great Britain Celebrates Record-Breaking Success at Paris 2024 Paralympics

Great Britain celebrated a historic day at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, securing 12 gold medals in what has been dubbed a “Super Sunday.” This remarkable achievement marks the most successful day for the GB Paralympics team this century, surpassing previous records set in Rio 2016 and Beijing 2008. Among the highlights was Hannah Cockroft’s stunning performance, winning her fourth successive women’s T34 100m title, while Sabrina Fortune broke a world record in the women’s F20 shot put.

The British Paralympic swimming team also enjoyed a golden night, with four gold medals, including victories from Maisie Summers-Newton in the SB6 100m breaststroke and Brock Whiston in the SM8 200m individual medley. Their success has put Great Britain at the top of the Para-swimming medal table, with 11 golds among their 16 medals after just four days of competition. This stunning haul reflects the team’s consistent excellence in the pool and sets them up as formidable contenders for future events.

Para-track cycling saw three more golds added to Team GB’s total, as James Ball and pilot Steffan Lloyd claimed victory in the men’s B 1,000m time trial, reversing the result from the Tokyo 2020 final. Meanwhile, Sophie Unwin and pilot Jenny Holl triumphed in the women’s B 3,000m individual pursuit. Kadeena Cox, alongside teammates Jody Cundy and Jaco van Gass, took gold in the open C1-5 750m team sprint, sealing Great Britain’s place at the top of the Para-track cycling table.

The morning started with a series of successes on the water, with British rowers dominating the Para-rowing events. Lauren Rowles and Gregg Stevenson won gold in the mixed double sculls, becoming the first British rowers to claim three Paralympic golds. Ben Pritchard added another gold in the men’s single sculls, while the mixed coxed four secured their title, showcasing the depth of talent in British rowing.

This phenomenal day brings Great Britain’s total gold medal count to 23, solidifying their position as second on the overall medal table, just behind China. The extraordinary performances of Team GB’s Paralympians have inspired fans back home and highlighted the dedication and resilience of these athletes. With many events still to come, the nation eagerly watches to see how far these talented competitors can go.

For more stories about Britain’s remarkable Paralympians and their journey to Paris 2024, explore our coverage on EyeOnLondon. For the latest updates on medal standings and upcoming events, visit Paralympic Games Official Website.

Latest Medal Table for Paralympics in Paris 2024