Hannah Cockroft's Remarkable 19th World Championship Triumph
Hannah Cockroft, a prominent British wheelchair racer, celebrates her 19th world championship title. Unaware of this milestone until post-race, Cockroft expresses her pride in the achievement. Despite increasing competition, she enjoys the sport and recent success in India enhances her memorable experiences.
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Hannah Cockroft, the celebrated British wheelchair racer, achieved a stunning milestone by winning her 19th world championship title in the women's 800m T34 race at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in India. Clocking in a record-breaking 1:49.88 seconds, Cockroft continues to break barriers.
Initially taking up the sport as a hobby at just 15 years old, Cockroft's journey in wheelchair racing has been marked by remarkable ascendancy. She was unaware of her 19th title until after the race but expressed sheer pride in her accomplishment, having not lost a major final since 2011.
Now a glowing figure in the para-athletics realm, Cockroft revealed that while the competition gets tougher each year, her love for the sport remains unwavering. Her recent experience in India, she noted, stands out as another memorable chapter in her illustrious career.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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