Hannah Cockroft

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hannah Cockroft
Occupation	Paralympian
Date Of Birth	Jul 30, 1992(1992-07-30)
Age	32
Birthplace	Halifax
Country	Canada
Birth City	Nova Scotia
Horoscope	Cancer

Hannah Cockroft Biography

Hannah Cockroft is one of the most popular and richest Paralympian who was born on July 30, 1992 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. A wheelchair racer who won gold in the 100- and 200-meter events at 2012 Paralympics.

Dr. Ian Thompson was her trainer, as well as fellow wheelchair racer Tanni Gray-Thompson.

Hannah Lucy Cockroft MBE, DL (born 30 July 1992) is a British wheelchair racer specialising in sprint distances in the T34 classification. She holds the world records for the 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres, 800 metres and 1500 metres in her classification and the Paralympic records at 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres and 800 metres. Competing for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, she won two gold medals. She won three further gold medals at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.

As a result of a silver medal performance in the seated discus at the UK School Games, she attended a British Paralympic Association talent day at Loughborough University in October 2007. Here, she was given her first opportunity to try an elite racing wheelchair by Dr Ian Thompson, husband of former wheelchair racer Tanni Grey-Thompson.

She was born in Halifax West Yorkshire.

Hannah Cockroft Net Worth

Hannah Cockroft is one of the richest Paralympian from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hannah Cockroft 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She suffered two heart attacks at birth which seriously impaired her motor skills.

She won the gold medals at 2012 Paralympics and also set world records for both of these events.

Cockroft was born on 30 July 1992 in Halifax, West Yorkshire. She suffered two cardiac arrests after birth which left her with permanent damage in numerous areas of her brain, resulting in weak hips, deformed feet and legs and mobility problems and affecting the fine motor skills in her hands. Hannah’s disability means she uses a wheelchair for long distances but does have an ability to walk short distances.

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Who is Hannah Cockroft Dating?

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In May 2012, Hannah became the first Paralympic athlete to break a world record in the London Olympic Stadium, recording a time of 18.56 seconds to win the T34 100 metres. She broke the record again at the Swiss National Championships later that month, finishing in 17.60 seconds .

Facts & Trivia

Hannah Ranked on the list of most popular Paralympian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Hannah Cockroft celebrates birthday on July 30 of every year.

Hannah was named in the 2013 BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, coming 7th overall. She was the first Paralympian to ever be nominated for the award outside of a Paralympic year.

What is Hannah Cockroft disability?

Hannah’s disability was caused by two cardiac arrests at birth, which left her with patchy brain damage, weak hips, deformed legs and feet and problems with her fine motor skills, mobility and balance.

Who is Hannah Cockcrofts partner?

Invacare has announced a sponsorship agreement with Paralympians Hannah Cockcroft and Nathan Maguire.

What sport does Hannah Cockroft play?

In addition to her seven Paralympic titles – across 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m distances – Cockroft is also a world record holder as well as World and European champion.

How many gold medals does Hannah Cockroft have?

In the years leading up to Rio 2016, Cockroft proved unbeatable at major championships – winning seven major gold medals to underline her status as the number one in her class.

Where was Hannah Cockroft born?

Halifax, United Kingdom