Highlights - Danny Crates bows out

Former Paralympic champion Danny Crates came third in the 800m at the London Grand Prix in his final race before retiring from the sport.

Crates, who won T46 800m gold at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, finished behind winner Abraham Tarbei of Kenya and Poland's Marcin Awizen.

"I wouldn't have thought of any other way to finish than in front of a great crowd at Crystal Palace," said Crates.

"My son was here as well and it was just really special."

Crates could not defend his 2004 Athens gold in Beijing because of a calf injury.

He added: "I had one of my most surreal moments crossing the finishing line.

"The Polish athlete, one of my main competitors, was dragging me down the home straight saying 'c'mon Danny'.

"It was an amazing surreal moment and shows the camaraderie that you have in athletics sometimes."

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