Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition with immediate effect.
The 48-year-old cyclist has opted not to compete at Los Angeles 2028 to focus on helping improve Para-sport.
The 19-time Paralympic champion feels the sport has "stalled somewhat" since the London 2012 Games and that many areas "still need attention".
"The years between each Games haven't been utilised well enough to create the momentum that I and others hoped to see," she said.
"I see this as a critical stage; there are many areas of Para-sport that still need attention, and that is something that has played a big part in my decision.
The 48-year-old cyclist has opted not to compete at Los Angeles 2028 to focus on helping improve Para-sport.
The 19-time Paralympic champion feels the sport has "stalled somewhat" since the London 2012 Games and that many areas "still need attention".
"The years between each Games haven't been utilised well enough to create the momentum that I and others hoped to see," she said.
"I see this as a critical stage; there are many areas of Para-sport that still need attention, and that is something that has played a big part in my decision.
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