Charlotte Henshaw Wins Double Gold in Para-Canoeing

Charlotte Henshaw achieved remarkable success at the Paris Paralympics, winning gold medals in both the KL2 200m kayak and the newly introduced VL3 200m Va'a events. This marks her second consecutive gold in the KL2 and her first in the VL3, where she finished with a time of 55.70 seconds, ahead of teammate Hope Gordon. Henshaw's victory in the VL3 event is historic as it is the first time this classification has been included in the Paralympics. Emma Wiggs also retained her title in the VL2 event, contributing to a strong performance by the British team. Henshaw's journey to these victories showcases her evolution from swimming to para-canoeing, as she aims to secure more medals for Great Britain, which fields its largest Para-canoe team since the sport debuted in 2016. As a reigning champion and world titleholder, Henshaw's achievements reflect her dedication and skill in adapting to new challenges.