Six-time Paralympic champion, David Weir, will take to the track for the final time at the Müller Anniversary Games, the home of his famous ‘triple gold’ triumph of London Olympics 2012, on Sunday July 9, for one last race in the London Stadium, where he delighted the nation and reached the pinnacle of his career.
Weir said: “This Müller Anniversary Games will be my last ever track race. It will be a huge celebration of my career on the track in the greatest athletics venue in the world. I’m really excited that British Athletics are giving me this opportunity and hope the British public will come along to celebrate with me and cheer me on for a final time.
In addition to his six Paralympic gold medals, he has won six world titles, seven London Marathons and is the holder of nine British records.
Weir said. “The chance for me to compete one last time in the London Stadium was something I just couldn’t miss. It’s such a special place for me and London 2012 was the highlight of my career, so to have one last race and get a big send-off will be fantastic.
When I get out onto the track and hear the crowd for the last time I’m sure the will come flooding back and I’m determined to enjoy every last push around that amazing track.”
The Müller Anniversary Games will also be the last chance for many of the world’s best athletes to compete ahead of this summer’s IAAF World Championships. Eleven reigning Olympic champions, 24 Olympic silver and bronze medallists from Rio, and ten current world champions will take part in this year’s star-studded meet.