Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, has announced her retirement from international competition to focus on advocacy for Para-sport. She cites a lack of momentum in the development of the sport since the 2012 London Games as a primary motivation for her decision.
Why it matters
The retirement of a high-profile athlete often sparks broader conversations regarding the institutional support and future growth of Paralympic sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Sarah Storey won 30 Paralympic medals across nine Games
The report is a straightforward account of an athlete's retirement announcement and her stated reasons.
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