The 33-year-old Londoner stormed to victories at the Games in the men's 800, 1500 and 5,000 metres T54 as well as the marathon to establish himself as of the stars of the Paralympics.

The performance came shortly after Weir won his sixth London Marathon title in April to equal the record of Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.

At the Games, Weir nicknamed the "Werewofl" after the song released in 1978 by the Zevon's.

He was therefore presented with the bespoke werewolf race helmet by at the London Marathon media lunch by race director Hugh Brasher, who admitted he is looking forward to seeing Weir go for a record seventh win in this year's race.

"We are delighted to present this helmet to David," said Brasher.

"He won the Mini London Marathon seven times in his youth and his six wins in the London Marathon currently make him equal with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson as the greatest wheelchair racer that London has ever seen.

"His exploits in the London 2012 Olympics helped to ignite the national interest in Paralympic sport and we hope this fitting tribute will further inspire him to a seventh win when he returns to the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday, April 21."


Brasher commissioned artist Richard Stevens to create the werewolf racing helmet.

Stevens and his company Rich-Art Concepts cater for individuals and organisations from all disciplines of helmet sports.

The have previously created bespoke helmets for some of the world's most prestigious teams and racers including the Renault Formula One Team, motorcycle racer Troy Bayliss, rally driver Colin McRae and now Weir.

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