British cycling star Sarah Storey claimed her 19th gold medal at a Paralympic Games by winning the women's C4-5 road race on Friday.
The 46-year-old Storey finished just ahead of French teenager Heidi Gaugain in a sprint to the line as both completed the 71-kilometer course in the Paris suburb of Clichy-sous-Bois in 1 hour, 54 minutes, 24 seconds.
"Today I knew we had a great breakaway, we built up a good lead," Storey said. "Then Heidi Gaugain attacked with a lap and a half to go. Fortunately I speak a bit of French so I understood what she was told. So I was ready to attack with her."
"I'm just delighted that my wheel was in front at the finish," Storey added.
Colombia's Paula Andrea Ossa Veloza was 20 seconds behind for bronze, with Samantha Bosco of the United States fourth, 2:39 behind the winner.
