Sporting legends - Mo Farah : Achievements & video of British middle distance runner

 


Mo Farah, the renowned British long-distance runner, was born on March 23, 1983, in Mogadishu, Somalia. He immigrated to the UK at the age of eight. Farah's achievements are remarkable:


1. **Olympic Gold Medals**: Farah won four Olympic gold medals in his career. He achieved double gold at both the 2012 London Olympics (10,000 meters and 5,000 meters) and the 2016 Rio Olympics (same events).


2. **World Championships**: He has also clinched numerous gold medals at the World Championships in Athletics. Farah secured gold in the 5,000 meters in 2011, 2013, and 2015, and in the 10,000 meters in 2013 and 2015.


3. **European Championships**: Farah has dominated the European Championships as well, winning gold in both the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters multiple times.


4. **World Records and Personal Bests**: While not holding any current world records, Farah has impressive personal bests, including 12:53.11 in the 5,000 meters and 26:46.57 in the 10,000 meters.


5. **Awards and Recognition**: Farah has received numerous accolades, including the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award and being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to athletics.


6. **Knighthood**: In 2017, he was knighted for his services to athletics, becoming Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah.


Farah's career is not only marked by his remarkable achievements on the track but also by his impact on the sport and his inspirational journey as an immigrant to become one of the greatest distance runners of all time.

Watch his exciting win in his final race below

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