Fast Running

GB trio Hahn, Davies and Hermitage each claim second world gold medals

Sophie Hahn lit up the London Stadium to win the T38 100m, at the World Para-Athletics Championships in London.

In a star-studded field that contained no fewer three British athletes, Hahn triumphed ahead of teammate Kadeena Cox in second, to win in 12.44, an improvement on her own world record. GB’s Olivia Breen, finished fourth.

One week ago, Hahn won gold in the T38 200m final.

Speaking afterwards Hahn said: “When I crossed the line today I glanced across at the clock and when I saw 12.4 I thought it was pretty amazing. It’s incredible here, it’s a great stadium and a fast track and it really helps you.”

Georgie Hermitage and Aled Davies also won their second gold medals.

Hermitage added the T37 100m gold medal to her 400m title, while Davies, added shot put gold to her F42 discus gold.

Jonathan Broom-Edwards won silver in the T44 high jump.

Great Britain’s total medal count now sits at 35, surpassing the 31 won two years ago in Doha.

Ireland’s Michael McKillop won the T37 1500m final in 4:36:38, finishing ahead of Canada’s Liam Stanley.

McKillop who won the T38 800m last Sunday, has now completed another World Championships double, and is unbeaten since 2006 at any major event.

USA’s Paralympic star Mikey Brannigan, the first T20 athlete to ever run a sub four minute 1500m, won gold in the event, with GB’s Steve Morris finishing fifth and GB teammate James Hamilton finishing sixth.