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…
15 BRITISH ATHLETES SET FOR KEY OPPORTUNITY AT WORLD PARA ATHLETICS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
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…
School of Sport Health and Applied Science St Mary’s University, Twickenham is delighted to announce a partnership with six-time Paralympic champion David Weir MBE and his coach Jenny Archer’s CBE Weir Archer Academy. The partnership will allow the athletes in the Academy to use St Mary’s world class sport science and strength & conditioning facilities…
Dillon LaBrooy (coach: Jenny Archer), is a man stamping his authority in the world of para athletics. In 2015, at 17-years-old, he switched from pursuing a sporting career in basketball to athletics and has not looked back since. That same year, he announced himself on the international scene with a gold medal in the men’s…
David wins 8th London marathon https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/43855459
Weir Archer working hard to prepare for the new season
Fresh from winning a record eighth London Marathon, six-time Paralympic champion David Weir CBE and Jenny Archer MBE are bringing their ‘Weir Archer Academy’ to St Mary’s University, Twickenham on Wednesday 30th May and they will be available for media interviews, photo and video opportunities. David and his lifelong coach Jenny Archer MBE are inviting…
