THE FIGHTER

Kadeena Cox

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Record-breaking Paralympian and Leeds lass Kadeena Cox was an avid athlete from a young age. After a stroke led to her being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2014, Kadeena was determined to continue a career in sport. She managed to secure a place at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, competing not only as a para-athlete, but also a para-cyclist. It was here that she became a household name, winning golds on the running and cycling tracks, and becoming the first British athlete to win golds in multiple sports at the same Games since Isabel Barr at the 1984 Paralympics. From there, Kadeena’s star has continued to rise. As well as winning a haul of UCI golds, she retained her Time Trial title at the Tokyo Paralympics, casually breaking the world record in the process. Her phenomenal success is an inspiration to so many young people facing challenges in sport — and life — whether it be due to their health, their gender, or the colour of their skin.