Hannah Cockroft, British Athlete and Paralympian
29 September 2025
Brand NEW episode!
In this episode of Season 2, we step into the world of elite sport with former student Hannah Cockroft OBE – Paralympic champion, world record holder and one of Britain’s most inspiring athletes.
From her early setbacks growing up in Halifax to becoming a global sporting icon known as ‘Hurricane Hannah’, she shares her remarkable journey of breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible on and off the track.
Hannah opens up about the pressures of competing at the highest level, the resilience it takes to stay at the top and how she’s using her platform to advocate for inclusion and representation. She highlights the importance of determination, staying true to yourself and creating opportunities that inspire the next generation.
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