Dame Sarah Storey to join Sam Quek on Grand Women's Summit panel for Ladies Day

The most successful female British paralympian of all-time, Sarah's highlight of the Rio Paralympics was winning the C5 3000m individual pursuit final pushing her total number of gold medals to 14.

She also has a strong passion for promoting women in sport and encouraging young girls into physical exercise.

Sarah will join Ladies Day Ambassador Sam on the panel alongside other leading female figures from sport and business to will discuss gender balance and diversity in sport from participation to corporate level.

She said: “I am delighted to be joining the panel for the Grand Women Summit. The event is highly regarded for being informative and entertaining whilst allowing for great networking opportunities and I am looking forward to meeting other like-minded people on the day and being able to share our passion for sport.”

Regional director for Aintree racecourse John Baker added: “We are looking forward to welcoming Dame Sarah Storey to the already impressive line-up for our third Grand Women’s Summit.

“Sarah is one of the best British athletes in recent years and with her extraordinary success and experiences in both cycling and swimming I’m sure this year’s debate will be exciting and informative for our guests – we’re thrilled to have her on board.

“With Sam Quek already announced and two more exciting panellists soon to be revealed, we look forward to a great debate on important topics in sport followed by a unique course walk around the Grand National fences with jockeys synonymous with the illustrious race.”

Chairwoman of Women in Racing, Julie Deadman said: “We are delighted that Dame Sarah Storey will be joining the panel at the Grand Women’s Summit.

“As Britain’s most decorated female Paralympian, Dame Sarah will be an inspiring and eagerly anticipated panel member. It will be a privilege to welcome her on behalf of Women in Racing to Aintree.”

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