Athletes from Croydon and Wimbledon were among those celebrated for their achievements in the World Para Athletics and World Athletics Championships.

Croydon's Martyn Rooney, alongside Wimbledon's Toby Gold and Dwayne Cowan were welcomed to Downing Street, with Rooney overjoyed by the experience.

“The IAAF World Championships in London were such a fantastic experience and to be invited to Downing Street to celebrate the success of the British team is a great way to round off the summer," he said.

“Winning a medal in front of that crowd in the London Stadium is something I will never forget. I have a lot of fond memories from the Championships and this is another moment to cherish.”

Rooney and Cowan took home bronze in the men's 4x400m relay while Gold grabbed silver in wheelchair racing.

Great Britain and Northern Ireland finished third in the medal table in the World Para Athletics Championships and sixth in the medal table at the IAAF World Championships.

The prime minister said that: “Everyone involved in staging both the World Para Athletics and World Athletics Championships should be incredibly proud of what they achieved.

“But it’s not just about the medal successes and the new records set. London 2017 will help to inspire many future generations to write their own place in the history books and to live healthier and more active lives.

“When it comes to opportunity, this government is determined to do everything we can to help anybody, whatever your background, to go as far as your talents will take you."