Track queen Kinghorn has 2020 vision after she strikes double gold in London

● Scot wins 100m final to add to 200m title at World Para-athletics Championships

Roll on Tokyo 2020, Sammi Kinghorn proclaimed last night, after affirming herself as the rising star of wheelchair racing as the World Para-athletics Championships came to a close in London.

A world record in claiming victory in the 200 metres T53 final had already marked the public’s card. A bronze in the 400m merely illustrated the 21-year-old’s range. And although her Sunday evening concluded with fifth place in the 800m, the afternoon had already brought the Bordereragoldendoubleasshe bolted clear of her foes in the 100 metres, winning in 16.65 seconds.

Empty-handed in Rio last summer, her acceleration – like her second triumph – has been quick and potent. “I got out well, my start was really good and I knew that was what I had to work on from Rio and I’m really glad that it worked out,” she said.

“My class isn’t an easy one to win, but I’ve spent the last year getting a bit stronger and just learning so much. I also got a new chair in February and it’s just a bit lower and a bit more aerodynamic. It’s been a big learning curve. I knew that I wanted it after Rio. I wanted it more than anything. I wanted to be the best in the world so I’ve just trained and trained every session.”

It brought Great Britain

0 Sammi Kinghorn celebrates after winning the Women’s 100m T53 final at the World Para-athletics Championships at London Stadium.