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British para-cycling trio’s world silver medals stolen in Rio de Janeiro robbery

British para-cycling trio’s world silver medals stolen in Rio de Janeiro robbery
  • Neil and Lora Fachie targeted along with pilot Corinne Hall
  • Cyclists ‘shaken up’ by incident on opening day of worlds

Three members of the British para-cycling track team were robbed of their silver medals and other possessions in a mugging after the opening day of the world championships in Rio de Janeiro.

Lora and Neil Fachie, who are both double Paralympic champions, and pilot Corinne Hall were left shaken but otherwise unharmed by the incident, which occurred as they made their way back to their accommodation in the Brazilian city.

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