Wallington's David Weir CBE has successfully defended his men's wheelchair title at the Vitality London 10,000 competition this week.

The 39-year-old was the first to cross the line on May 28 in a time of 21 minutes and 52 seconds in sweltering heat.

It follows after the British Paralympic champion, who secured six golds medals between 2008 and 2012, won the Vitality Westminster Mile just a day before.

He said: “I led from the start and opened up a lead to keep my average time up, which I’m pleased with as it’s a very technical course, and the bumpy road surface knocks your rhythm too.

“It’s always an honour to race around the streets of London. There was great support out there today, people recognised me and shouted when I raced past, which is always nice.”

Weir, the men’s champion, described the warm weather conditions as a ‘real bonus’ as he finished ahead of Danny Sidbury (23:36) and Michael McCabe (26:35).

Among the winners on the day was also fellow Olympian Sir Mo Farah, who won the ‘biggest-ever’ Vitality 10,000.

He won the British road 10k title, in his first appearance at the race since 2013, after just a second split runners Richard Allen (29:48) and Matthew Sharp (29:50).

Sir Farah said: “The pace was nice and comfortable and I really enjoyed the race.

“I was happy with the win, which is the most important thing, but it was nice to be able to run alongside club runners who look up to you.”

Vitality London 10,000 is an annual road running event which takes place in in London’s St James’ Park each May.