The target is Tokyo. Sammi signs off for Britain after exceptional World Championships

Not even the 30,000 spectators braving a torrential downpour could lift Sammi Kinghorn to a third gold medal in the women's T53 800m  as the Scots flier finished outside the medals, but one of the new stars to emerge here has been totemic of the class of the home team as the 10-day World Para Athletics Championships drew to a close.

From top to bottom, Great Britain has a group of stars, strength in depth, twelve gold medallists in all, and a group of talented emerging youngsters who will all march on Tokyo for 2020.

Kinghorn, one of the darlings of these championships, had beaten her rivals to claim a second gold in 16.65 seconds in the 100m, to go with the 200m title she had claimed earlier in the week, so focused was the girl who had been paralyzed after being crushed by snow and ice in an accident years ago, she was unaware that she had hammered over the line in first position. "I hoped because of what I’d done in the 200m that I might win a medal, but I had no idea when I crossed the line," explained the 21-year-old. "I heard the crowd scream and I thought ‘oh, I’ve won a medal’ and then I saw my name pop up and I thought ‘really?!’ - it was amazing."

After the 800m, in fifth, Kinghorn added: “It is not disappointing at all – with the draughting and all that I am the youngest out there and they have been doing it longer than I have. Every single race I learn to hold my space a bit better and hold my line and eventually I will be just as good as them. I would love to be first T53 to go under 16 seconds that is my aim from now until Tokyo.

“I hoped I would win one medal but to win three has been incredible. My class is strong and competitive it is going to take months to sink in. Going to Rio and being so young and a bit nervous and naive and scared I think I have just learned that I am good enough to be there and I need to remember that."

In many ways, Kinghorn is still a neophyte. “I really believe this is just the start. I have got so much more to give, I am only 21, I have still not reached maturity yet. They reckon 28 is when we start to mature so I still got a lot of time and I hope this year I can keep getting faster and faster."

Paula Dunn, head coach of the GB para-athletics team, praised the third place medal table finish for the team with 39 medals, eighteen of those gold. The UK Sport target had been set at 26-30 medals. “The team have done exceptionally well. The bankers have banked which is nice and then some new faces have come on the podium which is absolutely brilliant for them and for us."

Development, she added, was at an all-time high, but that more funding would be welcomed. “We get a lot of support from the Olympic programme and with shared services like physios and doctors. Nobody is going to say no to more money if it is available but I understand that we are very fortunate to be getting any sort of lottery money – it makes a huge difference."

“A lot of the development of strength, power and speed takes time. Don’t forget a lot of  our athletes are very young and they are still improving. It is a really competitive team, we have got a really good pipeline of athletes coming through who want to take the places and that pushes up the standards."

“Talent doesn’t stop with a disability. It makes it a bit more challenging but it doesn’t stop. You have really big goals and if you don’t achieve them you can get close to them. I am just pleased the British public have seen some of our guys really shining.

“They are a really highly motivated group of people. If you are happy you run faster and jump faster. They are going to get better and better, they are young and the target is 2020.”

There were also three silver medals in Sunday's morning session, wheelchair sprinter Mickey Bushell taking second place in the men's 100m T53 in 14.85secs, behind quadruple-gold medal winning Canadian athlete Brent Lakatos, and Jordan Howe in the 100m T35 for athletes with cerebral palsy finished in silver medal position in a personal best of 12.52 seconds.

Most notable, though, was 17-year-old long jumper Polly Maton, at her first championships, just four centimetres from claiming the gold medal. "It doesn’t feel real," she said. "To do it in front of my home crowd and in front of my friends and family – in an event I’ve perceived to be my weakest entering the championships – is something I can’t put into words. The experience has been overwhelming; I’ve never had so many people wanting to have a photo with me, and it validates the sport. We train so hard for this and the championships have made us feel like proper athletes, the support gives us so much to go off and pushes us to the next level."

On every level, these championships were exceptional, with a British team geared up for a fine run into Tokyo in 2020.

8:23PM

Things are drawing to a close

We're nearly finished at London's World Para athletics.

It's been an incredible display from Britain's athletes to improve so drastically on the performance in Doha, and exceed the medal target by 12 medals!

Here's the medal table as action concludes at the London Stadium

8:06PM

Penultimate gold of the games

Goes to Hungary's Bernadett Biacsi with a championship record in the T20 800m final

7:59PM

Legnante about to win gold

Every other athlete in the field has taken all their throws apart from Legnante of Italy.

She wins with gold from Safiya Burkhanova of Uzbekistan in second, and Rebeca Valanzeula Alvarez of Mexico taking bronze

7:47PM

F32 shot put final

On course to finish with gold for Algeria's Bahlaz, silver for AL Maskaykhi of Oman, and bronze for Dimitrios Zisdis of Greece - incredible scenes!

7:39PM

Germany pipped to gold by the United States

Rehm, Floors and co have brought home a silver after a superb run from the United States' team - boasting names such as Jerome Singleton, Jarryd Wallace, and Hunter Woodhall.

7:38PM

Assunta Legnante in control

She leads the F12 shot put final by more than a metre from Safiya Burkhanova of Uzbekistan

7:38PM

Another gold for China

Lijuan Zhou of China has won gold in the F34 javelin final

Marjaana Heikkenen of Finland takes silver with Lucyna Kornobys of Poland winning bronze.

7:37PM

Another world record!

Incredible scenes at the F32 shot put final. We called it!

Lahouari Bahlaz of Algeria has responded to Mohammad Al Mashaykhi of Oman's world record throw in the last round by throwing further. It looks like he'll take gold as the Omani athlete has no throws left.

7:33PM

Well said

Curtain will fall on a fantastic ten days of Para athletic action in just under an hour's time.

There are only three track events in that time, but we'll keep you posted until the end!

7:29PM

An incredible race gets even more bizarre

Spain have now been disqualified from the 4x100 T11-13 relay as they mistimed one of their exhanges. It initially went unnoticed.

Therefore, China win gold by virtue of the fact that they were the only team to get the baton round successfully. 

7:28PM

Channel Four coverage has finished...

But there are still six medals to be decided tonight - including the T42-47 relay featuring Germany's all star line up

7:23PM

My relay tweet but a little less descriptive/more concise

Yes, this.

7:21PM

Up next - a star studded German relay team

Don't miss the chance to watch Johannes Floors and Markus Rehm take to the track as teammates.

7:19PM

Incredible finish!

Spain take the gold medal by virtue of the fact they were the only one of two teams to run a smooth 400m.

A surreal event as the stadium needs to be in complete silence in order for the visually impaired athletes to communicate and exchange the baton.

Going into the second change the United States mistimed their exchange which took them out of the running, however going into the final exchange favourites Brazil and China got into a spot of bother leaving Spain to take gold. 

China managed to salvage a silver amidst all the chaos, albeit four seconds behind winners Spain.

7:14PM

Field report

• The F42 women's long jump final has finished - Martina Caironi of Italy wins her second gold medal of these games having won the T42 100m earlier in the week. Kaede Maegawa of Japan takes silver and Scout Bassett of the United States takes bronze.

• Mohammad Al Mashaykhi of Oman still leads the F32 shot put final with his world record effort from Lahouari Bahlaz of Algeria in second - who's throw was only 4cm shy of the world record that Al Masaykhi broke. We could have a great head-to-head as this one goes over the half way mark.

• Lijuan Zhou of China still leads the F34 javelin throw from Marjaana Heikkenen of Finland in second and Lucyna Kornobys of Poland in third.

7:10PM

F12 women's shot put underway

One of only four para athletes to have competed at an Olympic games is making her London 2017 bow.

7:07PM

Relays up next!

Team Bravery are back for the 4x100m T11-13 relay. 

After a silver in the 200m, David Brown will be looking to sign off with a gold.

7:06PM

Gareth A Davies at London 2017's final session 

 How his immaculate hair has held shape in the torrential rain we had earlier I will never know.

7:04PM

Charl du Toit off to a flyer

The South African 200m gold medal winner, and winner of a silver over 100m, has taken this race by the scruff of the neck - incredible run.

He wins by a mile, just a shade outside the world record. Two gold, one silver - a fantastic medal haul.

7:01PM

On track now

7:00PM

World record!

Mohammed Al Mashayki of Oman has set a new world record in the shot put F32 final.

As the competition reaches it's half way mark he leads from Lahouari Bahlaz of Algeria and Mohammad Nasser of Kuwait in third.

6:58PM

Kinghorn finishes fifth

No disgrace in finishing fifth whatsoever. It's a completely different experience compared to the shorter distances that she won medals in.  Her three medal haul - two gold, one bronze - sets her aside as a huge prospect for future games.

Hongzhuan Zhou of China takes gold, Madison de Rozario of Australia takes silver, with world record holder Chelsea McClammer of United States taking bronze.

6:55PM

Kinghorn goes off fast

As they come out of lane Kinghorn tucks in behind China's Hongzhuan Zhou, who will be one of her biggest threats in winning a medal.

As they take the bell Kinghorn is in fourth place, clinging to the back of the leading group as they make a move

6:53PM

Decent lane draw

Kinghorn goes from lane three, meaning she has a good view of the field around her and tailor her race tactics accordingly.

David Weir in commentary suggests a cautious approach, to stick around a competitor she knows well to keep herself in contention, and make a move later in proceedings.

6:51PM

Kinghorn getting underway

While she proved herself among sprint athletes over 100, 200, and 400 metres, Kinghorn faces a new challenge in the form of endurance athletes in tonight's 800m.

Can she pull it off?

6:49PM

Field report

• Lijuan Zou of China leads the F34 javelin throw, however only she and Lucyna Kornobys of Poland have got underway thus far.

• In the closing stages of the T42 women's long jump final, Caironi of Italy still leads from Maegawa of Japan and now Bassett of the United States  

6:42PM

Turner goes up through the gears to take gold.

With little more than 100m to go, Turner needed to make a move as William Steadman of New Zealand looked in control a few yards clear.

However, making us all feel daft for ever doubting him, James Turner unleashed an incredible sprint finish to take his third gold of these games. 

6:40PM

Sammi Kinghorn on track in just over 10 minutes

6:37PM

Dominant from Marcel Hug

6:36PM

James Turner on track 

The world record holder at this distance is on track warming up.

Can the 21-year-old win a third gold medal at these championships?

6:35PM

Women's T42 long jump update

Going into the final stages Martina Caironi of Italy is still in front by more than a metre.

Kaede Maegawa of Japan is in silver medal position, though she's taken one more jump than everyone else.

Hitomi Onishi, also of Japan, is in third but Scout Bassett of the United States is only 1cm behind her on the leaderboard.

6:33PM

Next on track

Now the rain's eased off, Australian James Turner will feel a bit more at home.

6:32PM

Result - Hug wins

Of course he did!

6:31PM

The rain has eased up 

It couldn't get any worse

6:31PM

Hug perfectly placed 600m out

Given the conditions, there's no surprise that was a very pedestrian paced final. In the words of commentator David Weir Hug was going at "warm up" pace.

Hug leads and you get the feeling he's got a big sprint finish in him

6:26PM

Hug out in front

Tricky track conditions but Marcel Hug has raised his game and confidently leading from the front of the 5000m field despite the conditions.

6:25PM

No dampening her spirits

6:22PM

Fantastic show of sportsmanship

It's the sort of attitude that's underpinned these games.

Canadian athlete Marissa Papaconstantinou pulled up injured in the T44 200m but the 17-year-old was helped over the line by her fellow athletes.

6:20PM

British summer time

Again, how Marlou Van Rhijn managed to run a championship record in those conditions is beyond me - phenomenal run.

6:19PM

It's as you were in the T42 Women's Long jump

Martina Caironi of Italy still leads from Hitomi Onishi of Japan in second and American Scout Bassett in third

6:15PM

Give us a Hug

Marcel Hug is back on track in about five minutes time for the last time at these games.

6:14PM

How she managed to set a Championship record in that weather?!

Marlou Van Rhijn takes it with an incredible run, especially in those conditions.

6:12PM

 Very sad news - the final is just taking place now

6:09PM

Front row may get wet

Not literally, I very much doubt that any spectators will actually get wet in Stratford but it's absolutely pouring for the final night at the London Stadium. 

6:07PM

First field final underway

Everyone has made their first attempt in the T42 women's long jump.

Italian Martina Caironi leads by over a metre. 

Japan's Hitomi Onishi is in second from the USA's Scout Bassett in thid place. 

6:04PM

No added Sugar

Marlou Van Rhijn is set to run in the T44 200m in a matter of minutes. She won't have to contend with Laura Sugar, who looked superb in heats, as the Brit had to withdraw as a result of a hamstring injury

6:00PM

Another gold?

Can Sammi Kinghorn seal a hat-trick of individual gold medals at these games to match compatriot Hurricane Hannah Cockroft? 

Here's the company she'd join if she managed to pull it off.

5:58PM

A more light hearted run

Did the stars of 2017 get competitive on times getting through the runners' tunnel? Inevitably, no, I'd imagine - looks like too much fun. 

Stef Reid certainly savoured it earlier.

5:57PM

Before we start, a chance to look back

We're underway in a matter of minutes, but if you haven't had the chance already check out the best pictures from ten days of competition from the London Stadium

5:55PM

British silver medal winners

Polly Maton, Jordan Howe, and Mickey Bushell boosted the British medal count in this morning's session with silver medals. Take a look at the huge names they join on GB's silver medallist list.

5:53PM

Thanks to London Stadium volunteers

They really have helped put on a very memorable Para athletics world championships.

I headed down there the day before action got underway, got slightly lost outside the stadium, and they were very patient, good natured, helpful! Hope they've enjoyed it as much as we all have.

5:49PM

British bronze medal winners so far

With Laura Sugar's unfortunate withdrawal, Sammi Kinghorn is the only British athlete in contention for a medal this evening. 

She's already won a bronze during these games and is in great company.

5:47PM

More of the same

Since day one the crowds at London 2017 have been phenomenal - the 18,000 strong crowd on the opening night set a new record attendence for a non Paralympic Para athletic event.

The previous record from the Doha games was 3,000.

Let's hope for another lively atmosphere tonight - don't forget you can still be there in person as tickets are available

5:45PM

Medal hungry athletes

5:42PM

Scores on the doors

As things stand, Great Britain go into the final session of Para athletic competition third in the medal table behind China and the United States.

Coverage gets underway in just over 15 minutes.

5:38PM

Breaking news!

Laura Sugar has withdrawn from tonight's T44 200m final due to a hamstring injury.

Gutting for her as she looked so impressive in her heat this morning - wishing you a speedy recovery Laura!

5:37PM

And if you're really not on the ball whatsoever...

Here are some of the highlights from last night - Aled Davies and Sophie Hahn broke world records in what was a medal laden night for Team GB.

5:35PM

In case you missed it #2

Laura Sugar qualified for the T44 200m final tonight - she'll face off against Marlou Van Rhijn of the Netherlands again

5:34PM

In case you missed it #1

Sammi Kinghorn won her second gold medal of London 2017 this morning. Here's another chance to take a look at her winning race.

5:30PM

Recap of the morning session

5:30PM

Who to watch and when

Sammi Kinghorn looks the most likely candidate to win Britain's 40th medal of these games in the T53 800m final - though Laura Sugar put in a strong showing in her T44 200m heat this morning and could take a gong home.

There are still 13 medals up for grabs with medal ceremonies from the London Stadium's plaza throughout the evening session.

Full schedule and British athletes:

18:00 - Women Long Jump T42 Final

18:10 - Women 200m T44 Final – Laura Sugar

18:20 - Men 5000m T54 Final

18:32 - Men Shot Put F32 Final

18:35 - Men 800m T36 Final

18:38 - Women Javelin F34 Final

18:45 - Women 200m T44 Ceremony

18:51 - Women 800m T53 Final – Sammi Kinghorn 

19:00 - Men 400m T37 Final

19:04 - Women Shot Put F12 Final

19:06 - Men 5000m T54 Ceremony

19:12 - Men 4x100m T11-13 Final

19:18 - Men 800m T36 Ceremony

19:24 - Women 800m T53 Ceremony

19:33 - Men 4x100m T42-47 Final

19:43 - Men 400m T37 Ceremony

19:49 - Men 4x100m T11-13 Ceremony

19:55 - Women 800m T20 Final

20:04 - Women Long Jump T42 Ceremony

20:10 – Men’s T42-47 Ceremony

20:16 - Women Shot Put F12 Ceremony

20:22 - Women Javelin F34 Ceremony

20:28 – Women T54 100m Final

20:38 - Women 800m T20 Ceremony

20:45 - Men Shot Put F32 Ceremony

20:52 - Women 100m T54 Ceremony

5:25PM

Final night of London 2017's Para athletics

Welcome to the last live blog of the World Para athletics championships.

Here at Telegraph Towers we're sad to see the end of a thrilling ten days of competition, which has included an incredible 39 medal haul from Great Britain and countless other memorable moments from the global stars of Para athletic track and field.

If Liam Malone has his way we won't have long to wait until it's back, mind.