David Weir set to reverse retirement plans after record-breaking London Marathon win

David Weir looks set to reverse his plans to retire from the sport.

The 37-year-old had earmarked yesterday’s London Marathon as his last race before quitting.

But having picked up a record seventh victory in his home city and his first since the lead-up to London 2012, he said he might race on.

Were Weir to continue it looks like he will stick to the big city marathons, as he has never competed in races such as Chicago or Tokyo. However, London 2017 would not be an option unless he backtracks on his pledge never to compete in a GB jersey again in the wake of his row with wheelchair coach Jenni Banks.

Weir has said he will make an official announcement at the end of the week having taken time to reflect on an unlikely triumph in which he outsprinted Marcel Hug, generally regarded as the world’s best wheelchair racer.

“That’s the best I’ve ever felt in a London Marathon,” said Weir. “I’ve got a few meetings this week with my family and with my coach to talk about my future. I’m definitely not continuing on the track but I hope to be back next year.”

Weir had bowed out of track racing after a disappointing Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro in which he failed to pick up a medal and after which he accused Banks of belittling him.

But having potentially ended his career on a high with his historic London win — his seventh giving him the outright record — it looks likely he could race on in part to aid his health.

Weir admitted on the finish line that he had been struggling with depression since Rio.

“I thought I’d struggle to get on the start line a few months ago,” he said. “Training has been an avenue to channel my anger and frustrations when I was feeling down. I was in quite a dark place sometimes so it was nice to get out there.”