'I can't be any more proud of her': Brother of Borders athlete Sammi Kinghorn says she deserves Gold medal
Last updated 7th Sep 2024
The brother of Borders wheelchair racer Sammi Kinghorn says he couldn't be any more proud of his sister, after watching her pick up an incredible FIVE medals from five events at the Paralympics in Paris.
Chris Kinghorn was in the Stade de France as the 28-year-old dedicated her first Gold to him, following her win in the T53 100 metres on Wednesday - his birthday.
But he told Greatest Hits Radio she deserves all the success she gets for the work she has put in over the years.
"I was right on the finishing line and I saw her wheel cross over, and it was just the most unbelievable moment," he said. "The atmosphere was incredible.
"It means so much - for her to dedicate her medal to me - but she's the one that deserves it.
"She's showed how you can achieve if you believe in what you want to do in life, and I can't be any more proud of her."
As well as the Gold, Sammi, from Gordon, Berwickshire, also won three Silver medals in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre individual events.
And, last night (Friday), the former Earlston High School pupil helped Great Britain bag its 100th medal of the Paralympics in Paris by crossing the finishing line in second place in the 4 x 100 metres team event.
Congratulating her on her latest success, Craig Burn, Director of Sport at sportscotland, said: “Sammi Kinghorn wraps up a phenomenal Games with yet another medal, taking her tally to five events entered, five medals won.
"Those medals represent the hours of hard work and sacrifice put in by Sammi and her support team and she should be hugely proud of what she has achieved.
"I’m sure Sammi’s performances will provide inspiration to so many young athletes watching at home and wondering what might be possible.”
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