A Twickenham university is building its science, strength and conditioning facilities with a little help from a six-time Paralympic champion.

St Mary’s University recently announced a partnership with David Weir and his coach Jenny Archer that will enable students from the school to use a new "world class" facilities as part of their training programme.

"Senior lecturer in sport science at St Mary’s, Richard Burden is looking forward to what the new facilities will mean for students.

“St Mary’s is delighted our students will have the opportunity to work with these world class and developing para athletes," he said.

"It will provide the opportunities to translate what they learn in the classroom and apply it in real life in the field.

"That is where sport science adds value to athletes and coaches.

"As the next generation of para athletes develop towards the podium, we are also developing world class athlete support personnel alongside them."

The agreement also means the university can provide its students with the opportunity of giving sport science support and coaching to Paralympic athletes.

“It is great to get the backing from St Mary’s on this as they are the ones who helped me get to where I am today, starting with the levels I managed to reach in Beijing," Mr Weir said.

"The athletes in our academy are going to benefit hugely from having access to these amazing facilities so we really appreciate the university’s support.”