Storey becomes most decorated British Paralympian

Women's time trial podium, London 2012 Paralympic Games, road day one

Sarah Storey became Britain's most decorated Paralympian this afternoon as she crushed her opponents to take the Women's C4-5 Road Race at Brands Hatch, and with it the eleventh gold of her career.

Storey's tally puts her level with Tanni Grey-Thompson and David Roberts, but sits ahead of both athletes by virtue of her eight silver and three bronze medals amassed on the bike and as a swimmer.

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.