Hahn strikes gold to retain European title

Sophie Hahn. Photo: Getty Imagesplaceholder image
Sophie Hahn. Photo: Getty Images
Former Melton student claims two medals in Poland...

Great Britain sprinter Sophie Hahn tasted more success at the European Para Athletics Championships - leaving Poland with two medals.

Competing at Bydgoszcz, the 24-year-old world record holder struck gold in the women’s 100m T38 last week.

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She clocked 12.58 secs to retain her title, having also won the event in Berlin two years ago and in Grosseto in 2016.

“It felt incredible to be competing at a major Championships again,” said the former Brooksby Melton College student.

“I’m really happy I could produce that performance.”

Hahn secured her second medal as part of the universal 4x100m relay team, winning silver.

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