Posts by Weir Archer

“Strategies to help stay positive and focused during these difficult times“ Weir Archer Academy had a Zoom evening with Paul Mortimer who spent an hour with over 30 athletes, coaches and family on the mindset needed during CV19 to ensure wellbeing and how to deal with mental health challenges in life, and in particular linked...

With the London Marathon postponed to later this year, the Weir Archer Academy hosted its own 2.6 challenge with nearly 50 people joining the various activities. David Weir CBE who has completed 20 consecutive London Marathons started the morning off at 09.00 for a 15-mile push in the first stage of his Marathon challenge around...

May 2019  Jerry Scola Captain of Purley Downs Golf Club proudly presented The Weir Archer Academy with an amazing cheque to the value of £ 5,691 and we were delighted to be invited to a presentation evening and meet all the wonderful members of Purley Downs Golf Club. For further reading please see the article…

Olivia overcame serious health challenges and beat the bullies to become a record-breaking wheelchair racer. Born prematurely at just 24 weeks and weighing 1lb 11oz, Olivia was the only one of triplets to survive. Struggling to breathe and suffering a bleed to her brain, she spent nearly six months in a special baby care unit and…

Hi I’m Olivia, I’m Ability Today’s first Ambassador ? here is my story: I was born at 24 weeks only weighing 1lb 11oz and the only surviving triplet which means i have cerebral palsy affecting all 4 limbs, profound hearing impairment and severe sight impairment. After spending five and a half months in hospital I…

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…

A huge congratulations to John Smith from our very own Weir Archer Academy who competed in the Berlin Marathon in September 2018 and finished a very credible 3rd place with the first five athletes split by just 2 seconds over 26 gruelling miles. This is Johns best performance to date over the marathon distance in…

Dillon  LaBrooy, 21 years old, who took up wheelchair Racing in 2013 and is mentored by David Weir CBE himself, and coached by Jenny Archer MBE, and is a member of our Weir Archer Academy, is gaining momentum and strength in the United Kingdom, as a high ranked para-athlete who has won many medals in…