Winning one gold medal is hard enough. Great Britain's Kadeena Cox stunned the crowds in Rio by winning two golds in two different sports.
Cox took top prize in cycling C4-5 time trials on Saturday, then proceeded to break a world record on Wednesday to win the 400-metre T38. Add a bronze medal in the 100 T38 for good measure and you've got yourself an impressive athlete with still more events to come.
Great Britain's two-sport star Kadeena Cox wins second Paralympic gold medal4:21
Cox competed in track and field before she suffered a stroke two years ago and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Since the condition is exacerbated by physical activity and actually causes fatigue, riding a bike was all she could manage at first. Throughout the course of her training, she never forgot her first love — running — and now competes for Great Britain in both sports. Her incredible feat inspired many online.
Another great day for @ParalympicsGB at #Rio2016. Well done to @kad_c - the 1st Brit in 28 years to win medals in 2 sports at the same Games
— @Number10gov
@kad_c CONGRATULATIONS! X
— @jk_rowling
If and when i have children, i'll point them to kadeena cox ...and make them understand the nothing is impossible. #Rio2016Paralympics
— @sharpcircle
So proud of @kad_c showing the world to never let anything including a disability stop you for achieving your dream! http://pic.twitter.com/mQESeX9X5P
— @bethany_hush
Kadeena Cox claims historic double gold in Rio
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