Loughborough College athlete Sophie Hahn has set a new world record running the T38 100m in 12.49 seconds.
After winning the event in Rio 2016 the British Paralympic champion improved on her own previous best by 0.11 at the Loughborough International Athletics 2017.
The 20 year old Loughborough College Sport student, who was earlier this year awarded an MBE for services to athletics, dominated a world class field which included T43 world record holder Marlou van Rhijn.
“I wasn’t expecting that at all. Training’s going really well and I’ve been working very hard on my blocks. But I still can’t believe that.
“Marlou was my biggest threat as I know she’s a good starter, so I was just thinking ‘keep relaxed, keep pumping your arms and hopefully she won’t catch you’. She’s a fantastic athlete so I’m really pleased.
“The crowd reaction was fantastic. I’m absolutely over the moon.
“My aim is to keep getting faster.”
Pictured: Loughborough College athlete Sophie Hahn (157) sets a new world record