Danni's Profile

Road and track cyclist Dannielle Khan made a sensational Paralympic debut at Paris 2024, winning Paralympic gold as tandem pilot to visually impaired para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan. 

Born in Solihull in the West Midlands, Khan’s sporting career began with short track speed skating, before she began cycling as part of her off-season conditioning. She showed potential in the sport and was invited to join British Cycling’s Olympic Development Programme in 2012. 

In August 2013, Khan represented Great Britain at the UCI Junior Track World Championships in Glasgow, achieving two golds in the 500m time-trial and sprint events, and a silver in the keirin. It marked her out as a future track star, and in January 2016 Khan was announced as a member of Team Breeze, British Cycling’s women's development squad, where she began to develop her road racing. In October of that year, Khan competed in the team pursuit at the U23 European Track Championships, securing a bronze medal.

Khan has gone on to develop her riding both on the track and on the road, selected as part of several road teams both domestically and in Europe, including a year at Lotlo Soudal in 2019, and most recently the Saint Piran WRT team in 2023.

Khan rode in the UCI Track Champions League event in 2023, around the same time as she was invited to partner with Jordan. The pair rode together for the first time in November of that year, and quickly built a strong partnership.

The Paralympic year got off to a dream start for Jordan and Khan as they secured an incredible triple gold at the UCI Para-Track World Championships, winning the individual pursuit, 1km time-trial (kilo) and sprint.

Heading to the Paralympic Games in fine form, Khan and Jordan kicked off proceedings on the track in fine style, taking Paralympic gold in the women’s tandem 1km time-trial, a sensational result for such a new pairing.

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