Five facts about…..Great Britain’s Sophie Hahn
08.10.2015The T38 sprinter raced in to the spotlight in Lyon two years ago winning one world gold and one world silver medal.
Sophie Hahn of Great Britain in action in the women's 100m T38 semi final during day four of the IPC Athletics World Championships
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Here are five facts about the 18-year-old.
1. Hahn achieved her college qualifications in Animal Care – but fortunately she’s never received any animal related injuries along the way – “I’ve been bitten by a couple of mice and a couple of guinea pigs, but nothing too extreme!”
2. Hahn likes to listen to her favourite music before she races – Beyonce helps to get her in the zone.
3. She was just 16-years-old when she set a new world record in the 100m T38 at the 2013 World Championships.
4. As a youngster she spent her weekends down her local riding stables, helping to muck out in return for rides.
5. She enjoys going to concerts and gigs – most recently 'Florence and the Machine' with her mum.
The IPC Athletics World Championships will take place in Doha, Qatar, between 21-31 October, attracting 1,400 athletes from 100 countries.
