Paralympian Sarah Storey racing on a bicycle wearing a white top and blue leggings. She is riding from right to left but looking left to face the camera. The red and blue background is blurred to suggest speed
Dame Sarah Storey photographed exclusively for Radio Times by Sam Riley

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Download our free Paralympics 2024 special, with an easy-to-read TV guide to keep track of all the action, plus:

  • Tanni Grey-Thompson: the veteran Paralympian and disability campaigner on wanting real change for disabled people — and an end to “inspiration porn”
  • Sarah Storey: she’s Britain’s most decorated Paralympian, but don’t dare tell her she’s brave and courageous
  • Maisie Summers-Newton: the swimmer’s role model growing up was Ellie Simmonds — then she
    beat her in a race aged just 15
  • Sammi Kinghorn: "Farm strength" and a silver racing wheelchair with pink stars inspired her to become our fastest sprinter
  • How to watch: Simon Barnes and Channel 4 pundits Ade Adepitan and Milly Pickles