David Weir CBE and Paula Radcliffe were among the champions, runners, supporters and volunteers at the Spirit of London Awards to be honoured and recognised for their amazing achievements at the London Marathon as they collected their Spirit of London awards at London’s City Hall.
David Weir CBE is the most successful athlete in London Marathon history and in 2018 won his eighth elite men’s wheelchair race.
David started his career competing in the Mini Marathon and as well as his victories in London, he has won an amazing six Paralympic gold medals. Along with his coach Jenny Archer, Weir runs the Weir Archer Academy with the goal to increase participation and nurture the next generation of Paralympians.