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.