Hannah Cockroft Dominates T34 Sprints: Britain's Golden Streak Continues at 2025 Para Athletics Worlds

Hannah Cockroft secures her 18th career world title with T34 100m gold in New Delhi, leading Team GB's 13-medal haul at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.

British para-athletics legend Hannah Cockroft extended her dominance in wheelchair racing by claiming a historic double at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The 33-year-old Yorkshire star stormed to victory in the women's T34 100m final (17.28s), marking her:

  • Eighth consecutive world title in the event
  • Second gold of these championships (following T34 400m victory)
  • 30th major career medal across Paralympics and Worlds

Team GB Medal Rush The British squad enjoyed multiple podium moments:

Athlete Event Result Time/Distance
Kare Adenegan T34 100m Silver 18.08 (SB)
Victoria Levitt T44 100m Gold 13.22 (debut)
Melanie Woods T54 1500m Bronze 3:19.75

Record-Chasing Champion Despite her victory, Cockroft revealed competitive fire:

"I want those world records back. The times haven't come in two years - that's fuel for Paris 2026."

The championships saw breakthrough performances from:

  • Victoria Levitt (29): Supermarket worker turned world champion
  • Melanie Woods: Scotland's first global double medalist in T54 events
  • Ndidikama Okoh: T63 100m bronze (14.66s) in career-best form

Technical Analysis

  • Cockroft's start acceleration: 0-30m in 4.8s (fastest in field)
  • Humidity levels: 78% at race time (Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium)
  • Equipment check: All medalists used custom-molded racing chairs

With 13 total medals, Britain currently ranks third in the championships standings behind China and the USA. The event continues through October 7 with field events and relay competitions.

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