Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir has retired from Great Britain competition after finishing fifth in the men’s T54 marathon on the final day of the Paris Games.

However, the 45-year-old, who won two golds in Beijing in 2008 before his four titles at London 2012, will continue to compete in the major international marathons, including London.

“I’m quite emotional as I know it’s my last race for GB, this will be my last international,” he said after finishing over five minutes behind gold medallist Marcel Hug of Switzerland.

“I’ll still do the major marathons as I really enjoy them and I’ve got Berlin in two weeks.

“I knew before I came to Paris and I’ve been thinking about it all week. It’s the decision I want to do. It’s the right decision.”