Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir led a team of cyclists and wheelchair athletes who broke the world record for mileage completed on a race track in one day.

Seven cyclists rode 150 miles in a day, from Kingston to the coast and back, and 25 wheelchair athletes from the Weir Archer Academy beat the 250-mile Guiness World Record around the Kingsmeadow track in Kingston.

The Weir Archer Academy was set up by Mr Weir and his coach Jenny Archer in 2013, to provide a positive team environment for disabled people.

Seven-time London Marathon winner Mr Weir said: “I’m so proud of everyone that pushed in the heat to get this Guinness World Record and to do it at Kingsmeadow, the home of Weir Archer Academy, is brilliant.

“We’re producing, at all levels, fantastic athletes, as well as providing that all-important support to them, but also their family and friends. There’s an incredible amount of sporting talent here and generally in the South East.

“To have the new track is great and offers more opportunity to coach and support people with disabilities to achieve their goals.”

Olivia, a 16-year-old athlete at the academy, said: “I started at Weir Archer Academy in 2013 and was quite shy, having been bullied at school. It has changed my life. I’m now an ambassador for the cerebral palsy team and have become much more confident.”

The event marked the launch of the £500,000 Kingsmeadow track investment, in which the track and centre has had a complete overhaul, and was attended by Kingston Mayor Councillor Julie Pickering and Councillor Andrea Craig.

Cllr Pickering said: “I was truly astounded at the level of passion and determination on display yesterday. On the hottest day of the year, they powered through and delivered something incredible. Well done to all involved.

“I’m sure that even more people will be getting involved now we have a fantastic new track at Kingsmeadow.”