Kadeena Cox

Awards & Honours

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Kadeena Cox's career is marked by historic achievements. She is the first British Paralympian since 1984 to win gold medals in two different sports at the same Games, a feat she accomplished at Rio 2016. Her world titles in both athletics and cycling showcase her rare versatility. Beyond medals, she has inspired millions by openly managing multiple sclerosis while competing at the highest level. Her OBE in 2022 recognizes her contributions to sport and disability advocacy.

AwardsKadeena Cox has won multiple Paralympic and World Championship medals. She has been honoured with the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability and was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2022.

Honours & Distinctions

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

UK Government·2022

Awarded for services to sport.

Records & Feats

First British Paralympian since 1984 to win gold medals in two sports at the same Games

Historic First·2016

At Rio 2016, Cox won gold in the C4-5 cycling time trial and the 400m T38 sprint, becoming the first British athlete since Isabel Barr to achieve this.