Mo Farah

British track and field athlete (born 1983)

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Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah is a Somali-born British retired long-distance runner. Considered one of the greatest runners of all time, his ten global championship gold medals make him the most successful male track distance runner ever, and he is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games history. Farah is the first ever global Goodwill Ambassador of the International Organisation for Migration as announced on 28 November 2023 at the 114th Session of the IOM Council.

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Kiptum would have had 'incredible career' - Farah Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum was a "special talent" who would gone on to have an "incredible career", says Sir Mo Farah. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2024
Emotional Farah finishes fourth in final race of career Britain's four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah is "very emotional" as he finishes fourth in the final race of his illustrious career at the Great North Run. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023
Sir Mo Farah finishes final race of illustrious career Sir Mo Farah has finished the final race of his career in fourth place in the Great North Run. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2023

Watch: Great North Run - Farah runs final race of career Follow live BBC One coverage and text commentary of the Great North Run as Mo Farah takes part in his final competitive race before retirement. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023
Farah set for final race of career at Great North Run Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says he expects an "emotional" end to his career at the Great North Run on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023
Sir Mo Farah says his final race will be 'very emotional' as he gears up for Great North Run Sir Mo Farah, Britain's most-successful track and field Olympian, says he expects his final race this weekend will be an emotional affair. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2023

How to follow Farah's final race at Great North Run Watch the Great North Run live on the BBC on Sunday as Mo Farah races for the final time before retirement. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2023
Sir Mo Farah in 'emotional' farewell to London fans as he runs last-ever race in capital Sir Mo Farah has bid farewell to fans in London after an "emotional" last-ever competitive race in the capital. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2023
'Bye London!' - Farah reacts to final race in home city Mo Farah reacts to finishing fourth in the Big Half 2023 and describes his final race in London as "very emotional". BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2023
Farah takes on the Big Half in penultimate race - live on BBC Watch the Big Half live on the BBC as Mo Farah races for the last time in London on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2023

Farah eighth in penultimate race of career Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah finishes eighth in the Great Manchester Run, 44 seconds behind winner Eyob Faniel. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2023
Farah eighth as Faniel wins Great Manchester Run Watch the moment Mo Farah finishes the penultimate race of his career in eighth place, as Italy's Eyob Faniel wins the Great Manchester Run. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2023
Great North Run will be my goodbye - Farah Mo Farah says September's Great North Run will be his final competitive race. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023	Watch: Farah finishes ninth in final marathon Watch the moment Sir Mo Farah crosses the finish line in his final Marathon to "pass the baton over to the next generation" of long distance runners. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023
Kenyan athlete breaks London Marathon record as Sir Mo Farah bows out A Kenyan runner has smashed the course record for the London Marathon - as Sir Mo Farah competed in the race for the final time. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2023	Farah pays tribute to London before final marathon Mo Farah pays tribute to the "special" London Marathon before his final race and reminisces about the first time he met BBC commentator Steve Cram. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023
How the London Marathon is seeking to 'change the face of running' If you were asked to think of the best runners of all time, Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Dame Kelly Holmes may come to mind - and they all have something in common: their skin colour. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2023	Watch: London Marathon - Farah's final marathon Watch live coverage, follow text updates and send us your messages as 45,000 runners join Mo Farah at the London Marathon. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023
Sir Mo Farah prepares for 'emotional' final London Marathon - as prospect of protests are raised Sir Mo Farah says he will race his final marathon on Sunday - hoping the London event is not disrupted by any protesters. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2023	Final London Marathon will 'be emotional' - Farah Mo Farah confirms this year's London Marathon will be his final race over 26.2 miles - although he still plans to do other events before retiring. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2023
'This is the last marathon journey' - Farah looks ahead Mo Farah reveals that Sunday's London Marathon will be his last and hopes the claims of potential disruptions do not disrupt the event BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2023	Watch Farah & McColgan in the London Marathon How to follow live BBC coverage of the London Marathon as Mo Farah and Eilish McColgan join around 40,000 runners in Sunday's race. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2023
Farah to race in Gabon before London Marathon Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will race the Port-Gentil 10km in Gabon before what is expected to be his final London Marathon appearance. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023	Farah to say emotional London Marathon 'goodbye' Mo Farah will say an "emotional" London Marathon "goodbye" to his home support after confirming his participation in this year's race. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2023
Atkin breaks Farah's British 3,000m record Sam Atkin breaks a record set by Mo Farah as he records the fastest 3,000m time in history by a British runner. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2023	Mo Farah: British runner will not run London Marathon Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah withdraws from Sunday's London Marathon with a hip injury. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2022
Police open investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation The Metropolitan Police has started an investigation into Sir Mo Farah's revelation that he was trafficked to the UK illegally under the name of another child. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2022	Sir Mo Farah 'relieved' Home Office not taking action after he was 'trafficked' into UK Sir Mo Farah is "relieved" the Home Office will not be taking any action against him after he revealed he was "trafficked" into the UK as a child. Sky News - Published on July 13, 2022
Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child The Olympic star says the name Mohamed Farah was given to him by a stranger who flew him to the UK. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022	'I'm not who you think I am': Sir Mo Farah reveals 'the truth' about how he came to the UK Sir Mo Farah has revealed he was "trafficked" into the UK illegally under the name of another child, saying he wants to tell his real story "whatever the cost". Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022
Mo Farah to make London Marathon return in October Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will run in the 2022 London Marathon in October. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2022	London Vitality 10,000: Mo Farah beaten by Ellis Cross as Eilish McColgan sets Scottish mark Mo Farah is beaten by Ellis Cross in his first race since June while Eilish McColgan misses a British record by two seconds at the Vitality London 10,000. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2022
London 10,000: Mo Farah to race for first time since June Mo Farah says it would not "make any sense" to continue racing if he could compete at the top, as he prepares for the London 10,000. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2022	Mo Farah: Four-time Olympic champion has fractured foot and wants to race again Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says he is determined to finish his career on his own terms after he recovers from a fractured foot. BBC Sport - Published on July 16, 2021
Olympic champion Mo Farah not planning to retire after missing out on Tokyo Great Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says he's 'not finished yet' after failing to qualify for the Tokyo Games. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021	Mo Farah: Four-time Olympic champion 'not ending track career' says coach Mo Farah's coach Gary Lough says there is "no way" his failure to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games at the British Championships will be his final appearance on the track. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2021
'I've had a wonderful career': Sir Mo Farah fails to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic games Sir Mo Farah will not be able to defend his 10,000-metre title at the Tokyo Olympics after failing to qualify for the games. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2021	Mo Farah falls short in Tokyo Olympics qualification bid at British Championships Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will not defend his 10,000m title in Tokyo after he fell short in a last-gasp attempt to secure the qualifying time. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2021
Mo Farah: Olympic 10,000m champion will attempt to qualify for Tokyo at British Championships Two-time Olympic 10,000m champion Mo Farah will attempt to qualify for the Tokyo Games at the British Athletics Championships on 25 June. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2021	Mo Farah's Olympic hopes in doubt after he falls 22 seconds short of the time needed to qualify Mo Farah's hopes of competing in the Tokyo Olympics have suffered a setback after he fell 22 seconds short of the time needed to qualify. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2021
Mo Farah, 38, misses Tokyo qualification Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah's hopes of representing Great Britain in Tokyo seem to be over after he fell well short of the qualifying mark in European 10,000m Cup in Birmingham. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2021	Mo Farah: British athlete aims to secure 10,000m Tokyo Olympics spot Mo Farah will attempt to secure his place in the 10,000m at this summer's rearranged Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2021
Mo Farah: Four-time Olympic champion named in British team for European 10,000m Cup Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will compete on home soil for the first time since 2017 at the European 10,000m Cup in June. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2021