This now completes the set, Paralympic, World, European and Commonwealths. 01 August 2014

Six time Paralympic Champion David Weir put in a majestic display to win his first Commonwealth Games Gold Medal in the men’s T54 1500m.

Powering to the finish lane well ahead of any of his competitors, finishing the race 3:21:67.
11-time Paralympic Champion Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson on David Weir;

‘This was a masterclass in sprinting from David Weir at the end.  He made it look incredibly easy and the margin of victory is massive by the end.  I think he was leaving it until this season to see if he would carry on until Rio 2016 but in my opinion he simply has to go.’

Weir commented;

‘This medal is special because it wasn’t on my list until now; it means a lot to me to represent England and I am passionate about my country.

This is why I carried on after 2012.  It felt like London out there with so many English flags and it has been great.

I had to come here in good shape to prove I am at my best and I can still do it at 35.’