The World Para Athletics World Championships in took place in Dubai from the 7-15 November 2019. Scotland had seven athletes #represent Great Britain in the event, producing a host of memorable performances.
There was a tremendous double gold and two new World Records for Scottish RaceRunners Kayleigh Haggo and Gavin Drysdale. This was the first time RaceRunning has been incorporated into an IPC World Championships
Gavin dedicated his achievement to his late coach Janice Eaglesham MBE: “Wow, I cannot believe it. I knew I would probably have to break the world record to win it. I want to dedicate this gold medal to my late coach, Janice Eaglesham. She would have been so proud.”
Earlier on in the competition, Sammi Kinghorn delivered a bronze medal in the T53 100m and Maria Lyle claimed double gold in the 100m and 200m T35 events. In addition, Paralympic Champion, Jo Butterfield, won silver in the F51 Club Throw. Libby Clegg competed in her first major competition since giving birth and her preparations towards Tokyo finished with a semi-final place in the T11 100m.
Owen Miller made his debut at this level and finished in a credible 6th place in the T20 1500m.
A full list of results can be seen below.
| Gavin Drysdale | Gold – 100m RR3 in World Record |
| Kayleigh Haggo | Gold – 100m RR3 in World Record |
| Maria Lyle | Gold – T35 100m Gold – T35 200m |
| Jo Butterfield | Silver – Club |
| Sammi Kinghorn | Bronze – 100m |
| Owen Miller | 6th – T20 1500m |
| Libby Clegg | Semi-final – T11 100m |