Kadeena Cox crashes out of gold contention – but influence is still seen in GB’s medal haul

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’m just gutted that I was able to ride a ride that was pretty great in the first round and then not go out there and show what I’m capable of.” Cox only got back on the bike two weeks ago after a calf tear and was in a protective boot less than a month ago. “It was a weird one, I didn’t feel comfortable in the gate,” said Cox, who is one of over 1,000 elite athletes on UK Sport’s National Lottery-funded World Class Programme, allowing them to train full time, have access to the world’s best coaches and benefit from pioneering medical support – which has been vital on their pathway to the Paris 2024 Games. open image in gallery Schrager on her way to a silver medal “I wasn’t even allowed to ride a bike as a kid,” said Schrager, who has cerebral palsy. It has been a rough week; I’ve been struggling with my mental health, so I really need to go out and speak to my psychologist and just get my head back in gear.” ::With more than £30M a week raised for Good Causes, including vital funding into elite and grassroots sport, National Lottery players support our Olympic and Paralympic athletes to live their dreams and make the nation proud, as well as providing more opportunities for people to take part in sport.