David Weir qualifies with ease for T54 5,000m final

Weir qualifies with ease for T54 5,000m final

Great Britain's David Weir has comfortably qualified for the T54 5,000m final after winning the third heat.

The first heat set the pace with seven of the eight competitors going under 11 minutes, and while Weir wasn't as quick he was comfortable.

The Briton powered through the final bend and had enough time to sit back for the last 50 metres to take the heat with a time of 11:28.88.

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