Kadeena Cox

Kadeena Cox is a British parasport athlete, born on March 10, 1991, in Leeds, England. She competes in both T34 athletics and C4 para-cycling and is widely recognized as one of the greatest Paralympians of all time. Cox began her professional career in athletics before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2014, which led her to also compete in para-cycling.

Cox is known for her incredible speed, strength, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards, including gold medals in both athletics and cycling at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, making her the first British Paralympian to win titles in two sports at the same Games since 1984.

Off the field, Cox is also recognized for her advocacy for disability rights and her influence, inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Cox began her career in athletics, focusing on sprinting events. However, a stroke in 2014 led to her being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a condition that affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.

Parasport Career

• Following her diagnosis, Cox began to compete in para-athletics and para-cycling. She made her international debut in 2015 at the IPC Athletics World Championships, where she won gold in the T37 100m event.
• Cox made her Paralympic debut at the Rio 2016 Games, where she won gold in the T38 400m and C4-5 cycling time trial, making her the first British Paralympian to win gold in two sports at the same Games since 1984.

Continued Success

• At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Cox defended her titles in the T38 400m and C4-5 cycling time trial, demonstrating her continued dominance in both sports.

British National Team

• Cox made her international debut in 2015 at the IPC Athletics World Championships, where she won gold in the T37 100m event.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Gold medalist in T38 400m and C4-5 cycling time trial in 2016 and 2020.
• Cox is one of Britain's most successful Paralympians, having won numerous medals in both athletics and cycling.

• Position: Cox competes in T34 athletics, specifically sprinting events, and C4 para-cycling.
• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, strength, and versatility. Cox is celebrated for her ability to excel in two different sports.

• Study: Cox studied physiotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University.
• Advocacy: Cox is an outspoken advocate for disability rights and has been involved in various campaigns to promote inclusivity in sport.

• Kadeena Cox is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Her impact on parasport and her status as an icon extend beyond the field of play, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Paralympic Games Achievements:

• Gold medalist in T38 400m and C4-5 cycling time trial in 2016 and 2020

IPC Athletics World Championships:

• Gold medalist in T37 100m in 2015

Books

• Kadeena Cox: In My Own Words. London: HarperCollins Publishers.

Websites

• Paralympic.org: Information about Kadeena Cox’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• British Cycling: Details about Cox’s career in para-cycling. Available at: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk

Articles

• BBC Sport: Kadeena Cox: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/disability-sport/58274450
• The Guardian: Kadeena Cox’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/kadeena-cox