Gold for Jonnie Peacock in a record-breaking victory
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock won gold in the men's 100 metre T44 final, winning the race in a record 10.90 seconds.
UK's Peacock in 'greatest ever' 100m Paralympics final
Jonnie Peacock lost his leg to meningitis when he was five, now at 19 he is hoping to beat his 'hero' in the 100m final at the Paralympics.
Ones to watch on day eight of the Paralympic Games
Jonnie Peacock, the 19-year-old amputee sprinter will bid for victory ahead of defending champion Oscar Pistorius, the Blade Runner.
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The moment Peacock knew he had won gold
Jonnie Peacock: 'I should have ran quicker'
Jonnie Peacock has said he thinks he can beat his record breaking time.
I think I could have and should have ran quicker. In that race I think I nailed it, not as good as training though. I needed to stay a bit stronger in my core, it was not bad though.
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Athletes congratulate Peacock's 100m victory
Former triple jumper Jonathan Edwards, football commentator Chris Kamara and Team GB judo athlete Euan Burton tweeted:
What a moment for Peacock and the Paralympics
From @JDE66 on Twitter:Johnny Peacock does it for team GB Wayhay you beauty
From @chris_kammy on Twitter:Go on Jonnie Peacock. Blew them away like Usain Bolt. #jonniepeacock #Boom
From @Euan_Burton on Twitter:Jonnie Peacock: 'This is absolutely surreal'
Gold medal winner Jonnie Peacock said he was delighted with his win. He said:
This is absolutely surreal. These games have been such a legacy and it is amazing to be part of that. I have so many people to thank....it is absolutely unreal. I knew the crowd was going to be on a high from Dave Weir's win.
I didn't think the crowd would be that loud, it was just so surreal. It was crazy, I couldn't believe I had won
Jonnie Peacock sets new record in the men's 100m T44 final
Jonnie Peacock has won the men's 100m T44 in record time, winning the race in 10.90 seconds.
- GOLD: Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock, 10.90
- SILVER: USA's Richard Browne, 11.03
- BRONZE: South Africa's Arnu Fourie, 11.08
Jonnie Peacock storms to victory in the men's 100m T44 final
Great Britain's Jonny Peacock has won gold in the men's 100m T - 44.
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'Awesome' Dave Weir wins third gold medal
What a legend! Awesome David Weir
From @bradwiggins on Twitter:David Weir is a beast! Truly phenomenal!
From @GaryLineker on Twitter:Dave Weir: 'This one is for my kids tonight'
Triple gold medal winner Dave Weir dedicated his win to his children.
That was hard work tonight. I really had to dig deep, I have to thank Jenny tonight for keeping me calm all day. I really had to dig deep. This one is for my kids.
Dave Weir wins gold in the men's 800m - T54
Great Britain's Dave Weir has won Gold in the men's 800m - T54, finishing the race in 1:37.63.
Dave Weir competes in men's 800m T54
Weir is announced to a thunderous roar! #GoParalympicsGB #Athletics
From @ParalympicsGB on Twitter: