Hannah Cockroft

Hannah Cockroft is a British wheelchair racer, born on July 30, 1992, in Halifax, West Yorkshire. She is widely recognized as one of the most talented Paralympic athletes of all time. Cockroft began her professional career participating in the London 2012 Paralympic Games where she won two gold medals.

Cockroft is known for her incredible speed, strength, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, such as the fastest time in the T34 100m and 800m.

Off the track, Cockroft is also recognized for her advocacy work, making significant contributions to disabled sports and inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Starting Point: Cockroft was born and raised in West Yorkshire and started wheelchair racing in her teens. She made her international debut in 2011 at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

London 2012 Paralympics

• Breakthrough: Cockroft represented Great Britain in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. She won two gold medals in the T34 100m and 200m races, setting new Paralympic records.

Rio 2016 Paralympics

• Continued Success: In 2016, Cockroft defended her titles at the Rio Paralympics, again winning gold in both the T34 100m and 800m events. She set new World Records in both events.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

• Record Breaker: At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Cockroft won three gold medals in the T34 100m, 400m, and 800m races, setting new World Records in all three events.

Great Britain National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for Great Britain in 2011.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: 7-time gold medalist.
• IPC Athletics World Championships: 12-time gold medalist.
• Cockroft is one of Great Britain's most decorated Paralympians and holds multiple world records in wheelchair racing.

• Events: Primarily participates in T34 classification sprint events.
• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, strength, and determination. Cockroft is celebrated for her competitiveness, powerful pushes, and racing strategy.

• Family: Cockroft lives with her partner, fellow Paralympic athlete Nathan Maguire.
• Advocacy: Cockroft is heavily involved in various advocacy activities, promoting disabled sports and rights for disabled individuals.

• Hannah Cockroft is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her work ethic, determination, and advocacy for disabled sports. Her impact on Paralympic sports and her status as an icon extend beyond the track, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Fastest Time in T34 100m and 800m:

• World Record holder

Most Gold Medals in IPC Athletics World Championships:

• 12 gold medals

Most Gold Medals in Paralympic Games:

• 7 gold medals

Books

• Capel, A. (2017) Hannah Cockroft: Golden Girl. London: Aurum Press.

Websites

• Paralympics: Information about Hannah Cockroft’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• BBC Sport: Details about Cockroft’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport

Articles

• The Guardian: Hannah Cockroft’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/hannah-cockroft

Interviews and Documentaries

• Paralympics Uncovered (2018): A documentary series that provides a detailed look at Cockroft’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• BBC Interviews: Various interviews and features on Hannah Cockroft, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.bbc.com