Wallington wheelchair racer David Weir has accomplished a lot this year - four Paralympic gold medals, his sixth London marathon win, a Sports Personality of the Year nomination - but now he can also drive sheep over London Bridge, carry a sword and be drunk and incapable in public, if he wishes.
The Weir Wolf, 33, has added the Freedom of the City of London to the list of honours he has picked up this year.
The ceremonial honour is given to a select few in honour of their achievements. It is a historic honour but traditionally freemen have the right, should they choose to do so, to drive a herd of sheep over London Bridge, bear a naked sword in public and if police find a freeman drunk in public they are obliged to bundle them into a cab and send them home rather than arresting them. Freemen are also entitled to a silk rope if they are hanged.
Weir was presented with the honour in a ceremony at London's Guildhall this morning.
Alderman Roger Gifford, Lord Mayor of the City of London, said: "This summer, London was proud to be the backdrop for some of the greatest moments in sport, including David Weir powering his way to gold. Paralympians have revolutionised Paralympic sport – breaking down barriers and pushing the boundaries of possibility, inspiring a generation."
Weir's honour coincided with the City of London Corporation's charity The City Bridge Trust launching a grant scheme aimed at encouraging disabled sport.
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