Tuesday 13 June 2017 10:03, UK
Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir has announced he will race on the track for the final time in July.
Weir will compete at the Anniversary Games at the London Stadium on July 9, where he will take part in the T54 800m.
In addition to his six Paralympic gold medals, Weir has won six world titles, seven London Marathons and is the holder of nine British records.
"This Anniversary Games on July 9 will be my last ever track race," Weir told Athletics Weekly. "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.
"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 in that stadium at the Anniversary Games will be fantastic.
The chance for me to compete one last time in the London Stadium was something I just couldn't miss.
"When I get out onto the track and hear the crowd for the last time I'm sure the memories of London 2012 will come flooding back and I'm determined to enjoy every last push around that amazing track."
British Athletics Chief Executive Niels De Vos said: "We are delighted to be giving David the opportunity of a farewell track race at the Anniversary Games in the London Stadium, where he had so much success at London 2012.
"As well as giving one of Britain's Paralympic legends the chance to say goodbye to his legions of fans, this will be a testimonial race to celebrate David's remarkable career, and I'm sure it will be a truly memorable spectacle."
