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David Weir: Six-time Paralympic champion proclaims retirement from competing for Nice Britain
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David Weir: Six-time Paralympic champion proclaims retirement from competing for Nice Britain

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By Tycoon Herald 3 Min Read Published September 8, 2024
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Wheelchair racer David Weir introduced his retirement from Paralympic competitors after ending fifth within the males’s T54 marathon in Paris.

The 45-year-old gained six Paralympic gold medals, together with 4 at London 2012, having made his debut aged 17 at Atlanta in 1996.

“It was quite emotional at the end because this will be my last race for GB,” stated Weir after posting a time of 1 hour, 33 minutes and 27 seconds.

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David Weir: Six-time Paralympic champion proclaims retirement from competing for Nice Britain

Weir had advised Sky Sports activities he was hopeful of returning to the rostrum on the Paris Video games.

“I’ll still do the major marathons, I still enjoy doing them, but it’ll be my last international. My body just couldn’t cope with it today. It’s an age thing, I was the oldest in the field.

“I’m nonetheless extremely aggressive and nonetheless making an attempt to beat Daniel (Romanchuk, 26-year-old American athlete who completed fourth) who’s half my age, I may very well be his dad! I am nonetheless doing all proper. I gave it my all at this time.”

Cockroft: Weir an absolute hero of the Paralympic motion

Britain’s Hannah Cockroft, who gained her ninth Paralympic gold medal earlier this week, paid tribute to her team-mate.

“Dave Weir is an absolute hero of our team and of the whole Paralympic movement,” Cockroft advised Sky Sports activities Information. “What he achieved at London 2012 was historical past making, it was ground-breaking.

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Hannah Cockroft

Hannah Cockroft says the medals she has gained on the Paris Paralympics often is the most particular after profitable them in entrance of a capability crowd. Cockroft says she has been ready 12 years to have that feeling since London 2012.

“Being able to be a part of that career feels like a real privilege for me.

“It is a unhappy day when Dave Weir leaves the game, however he has his academy, he brings tons of of kids by our sport each single 12 months. He is introduced some incredible champions to our begin line.

“He’ll be missed and I just hope that he knows that he’ll always be a part of our team.

“He’ll at all times be welcome again as a result of I do not consider for a single second that David Weir can hold up his gloves and depart identical to that, so I do not suppose this would be the finish however it’s been an absolute privilege to be on his crew.”

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