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Saturday, 10 March 2007, 23:09 GMT

Weir claims London sports award

David Weir Wheelchair racer David Weir was among the winners at the London Sports Forum for Disabled People's 2007 Awards.

Weir, who was second in last weekend's Los Angeles Marathon, won the Sportsman of the Year award ahead of swimmers Craig Moate and Dervis Konuralp.

He enjoyed a successful 2006 with victory in the London Marathon and three golds at the IPC World Championship in Holland.

Sportswoman of the Year went to swimmer Sarah-Louise Casey.

Casey, who participated in the Special Olympics European Youth Games, set four world records during 2006 and won the 100m butterfly at the Learning Disability National Championships.

The junior awards went to Newham swimmer Thomas Brown and Madelaine Kirkman, from Lewisham, a talented athlete and swimmer.

Michelle Weltman, who coaches Brown, won the Coach of the Year award.


Full List of winners:
Sportsman of the Year: David Weir
Highly Commended: Craig Moate
Sportswoman of the Year: Sarah-Louise Casey
Junior Sportsman of the Year: Thomas Brown
Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Madelaine Kirkman
Community Organisation of the Year: South London Special League
Coach of the Year: Michelle Weltman
Outstanding Contribution: Brian Tredwell
Club of the Year: Hackney FC MH
School of the Year: St Giles (Croydon)
Outstanding Contribution: Oaktree School
Volunteer of the Year: Trevor Rolfe (Croydon Cycling for All)
Sports Governing Body of the Year: England Athletics - London Region
Local Authority of the Year: Tower Hamlets
Team of the Year: Metro VI CricketLord's Taverners Sports Endeavour Award: Liam Archer




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