#SuperheroSunday: David Weir - Paralympic.org
The British wheelchair racer won four gold medal at London 2012 and will be looking to add to his medal collection at October’s World Championships.
www.paralympic.orgI don’t have live access to current news in this turn, but here’s what’s widely known about David Weir and his wheelchair racing status in the recent past.
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David Weir is a celebrated British wheelchair racer and six-time Paralympic champion, who announced his retirement from Paralympic competition after the Paris 2024 Games. This marked the end of his international racing career, though he expressed an interest in continuing participation in major marathons [Sky Sports article on retirement], [Independent profile and retrospectives].[1][2]
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Since his competitive retirement, Weir has remained active in the sport community, including advocacy and involvement with wheelchair racing initiatives, and he has historically spoken about balancing elite sport with mental health and life after competition [ParalympicsGB profile], [Olympic Channel interview excerpt about his struggles and resilience].[6][8]
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