Ex-Formula One drive Alex Zanardi returned to Brands Hatch and emerged a Paralympic Road Cycling champion as he took the headlines on Day 7 of the Games.

Great Britain's David Weir claimed a dominant victory in wheelchair racing's signature event to complete the second part of a possible Paralympic quadruple and sending the London 2012 stadium into raptures.

Fu Taoying clinched a fourth successive Powerlifting gold in the women's -75kg category as world records fell at ExCeL today, while there were also triumphs for Iran and France.

British Swimming star Ellie Simmonds smashed the world record as she won her eagerly-anticipated clash with Victoria Arlen on Day 3 of the Paralympic Games.