Britain’s Sarah Storey won a record-extending 19th Paralympic gold medal as she beat French rider Heidi Gaugain in a thrilling sprint finish to the cycling road race.

Storey, 46, was part of the leading pack throughout the 71km race before she and Gaugain – 27 years the Briton’s junior – broke away in the final section.

Storey edged clear of Gaugain to cross the line just inches ahead of her rival.

She punched the air after crossing the line before hugging her daughter Louisa, who was watching on the roadside with the rest of Storey’s family.

More to follow.