Paris 2024 closed on Sunday with GB finishing second in the overall medal table with 124 medals – of which Birmingham representatives contributed six, across the eight events they competed in.

Penny was inducted into the University’s inaugural Sport Hall of Fame in 2023 and continued her role as Chef de Mission for GB, a role she has held since 2014.

Speaking to the media, she said: “Paris has been an incredible Games for ParalympicsGB, both on and off the field of play.”

“The athletes and staff have had an incredible Games experience here in Paris. I don’t think we could be going home any happier.”

Listen to her full interview with Sky Sports News, as the team touched back in the UK following the Games closing ceremony.