Francis told the Examiner he had considered retiring after his golden-hat-trick and world record success at the Beijing Paralympics in 2008 but has postponed the thought after one of his events, the 100m for single-arm athletes, was chosen for next year's Commonwealth Games in India's Delhi.

"It's a bit of luck to get your event selected for the Commonwealth Games," Francis said.

"They can't hold every class it is too large, so they usually pick the ones with the most competitors.

"It is just a testament to show the depth of the field I compete in."

It will be the second Commonwealth Games Francis has competed in and while the Australian Institute of Sport Athlete of the Year was confident about his Delhi commitment next year, he was unsure if he would back up to face the 2012 Paralympics in London.

"I'll see how I go year by year," Francis said.

Francis, who completed a business and commerce degree at the University of Newcastle, is set to start a full-time job with the Westpac Bank in Canberra early next year and while he has trained and studied at the same time he has yet to experience the work and training balance.

"I'm putting in the hard work at training now, so I'm in a good place when I start work," Francis said.

Francis said his training schedule and regime had changed significantly for the 100 metre dash with a change of focus from stamina to strength and power.

When asked if he was considering adding another world record to his list, after smashing the 200 metre and 400 metre for his class at the Paralympics, he was quick to deny the thought.

"At the moment I would be happy with a personal best," he said.

"The 100 metre is not my natural event.

"So I'm really putting in a lot of hard work. It's different and challenging but I'm really enjoying the challenge."