Daphne Schrager: Former sprinter turned para-cyclist on winning her first rainbow jersey

Daphne Schrager: Former sprinter turned para-cyclist on winning her first rainbow jersey

Daphne Schrager on the Para-Cycling Track World Championships podium
Daphne Schrager was one of six British gold medallists on the penultimate day of the Para-cycling Track World Championships

Para-cyclist Daphne Schrager says winning her first world title less than three years after switching from athletics has given her “more belief” in her abilities.

The 21-year-old won the C3 individual pursuit at the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Paris last month.

Former sprinter Schrager joined British Cycling’s programme in December 2019.

“It doesn’t really change anything, just have a bit more belief, train a bit harder,” Schrager told BBC Sport.

“Now I’ve…

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