Sammi Kinghorn is one of the guest presenters on BBC One's Countryfile, and while she's perhaps best known for her sporting performance on the track, she has some interesting countryside connections. Here's everything you need to know about her.
Who is Sammi Kinghorn?
Samantha 'Sammi' Kinghorn is a Scottish wheelchair racer and TV presenter. She won a gold medal for Great Britain in the 2024 Paralympics. She has been awarded an MBE and OBE for services to athletics.
How old is Sammi Kinghorn?
Sammi Kinghorn was born on 6 January 1996.
Where did she grow up?
Sammi grew up on her family farm in Gordon, Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. Her dad still farms there, and in an interview with Farmers Guardian, Sammi revealed that she used to help with night lambing from a young age.
What medals has she won?
Sammi competed in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and won bronze in the T53 100m and silver in the 400m. In Paris 2024, she won a gold medal in the T53 100m as well as four silver medals in the 400m, 800m, 1500m and 4x100m Universal Relay.
What has Sammi Kinghorn presented?
Sammi Kinghorn joined the BBC Countryfile presenting team as a guest presenter in 2023. She has also previously appeared on BBC One's The One Show.
Is Sammi Kinghorn married?
Sammi is married to her partner Callum.
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Main image: Sammi Kinghorn at the Paris 2024 Paralympics/Getty