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David Weir says the future is bright as he prepares for Paralympic finale
- Updated: August 27, 2016
David Weir is preparing to contest five events at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Unlike at London 2012, where the British wheelchair athlete won four gold medals, the 4x400m relay forms part of his plans and, as well as racing, the 37-year-old is also getting ready to metaphorically pass on the baton.
“This will be my last Paralympics,” confirms Weir, who is set to race the T54 400m, 800m, 1500m, marathon and 4x400m relay in Rio. “I couldn’t do another four-year cycle to be honest, not for the track. It’s tough going. I’ve been racing for a long time.”
Weir has been a GB international for the past two decades and on the new talent coming through, he adds: “It’s good to see. It takes the pressure off me doesn’t it, a little bit, going into Rio.
“For the future, it’s looking great in British wheelchair racing as a whole. A lot of youngsters are coming through. It’s just great to see what London 2012 did for British wheelchair racing.”
The Jenny Archer-coached athlete made his Paralympic debut 20 years ago in Atlanta but was left disillusioned by his experience. He then missed Sydney in 2000 but has competed at each Games since, claiming …
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