Sir Mo Farah: From tough beginnings to one of the UK’s most successful athletes
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Despite his tough beginnings Sir Mo Farah has become one of the UK’s most high-profile and successful athletes, with his track triumphs earning him a knighthood. A four-time Olympic gold-medal winner, who has also won six world titles and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, Farah says his own children have motivated him to tell the truth. London 2012 brought him double gold, the third of three British victories within an hour at the Olympic Stadium on “Super Saturday”. But as 10,000m glory boosted hopes of a remarkable quintuple double, they were dashed by Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris over the shorter distance, Farah bowing out as a track athlete with silver.
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Team GB Olympic hope Emile Cairess finishes third in the London Marathon behind Alexander Munyao and Kenenisa Bekele, as 26-year-old becomes first Brit since Sir Mo Farah in 2018 to make the podium
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On this day in 2015: Mo Farah wins 10,000m World Championship gold in Beijing
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Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time
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Kelvin Kiptum smashes London Marathon record in extraordinary result
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Mo Farah bows out as Kelvin Kiptum smashes London Marathon course record
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Mo Farah determined to enjoy London Marathon farewell
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Sir Mo Farah prepares for his final London Marathon with low-key showing in Gabon
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Farah returns for London Marathon before likely 2023 retirement
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Olympic champion Mo Farah targets April return
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Mo Farah withdraws from London Marathon with hip injury
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London Marathon: Sir Mo Farah suffers injury and will miss weekend race
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Sir Mo Farah: London Marathon boss urges Briton to find inspiration from Eliud Kipchoge
The IndependentMo Farah returns to winning ways in London half-marathon
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Mo Farah warms up for London Marathon with his third victory in the Big Half
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On This Day in 2015: Mo Farah wins 10,000m at World Championships in Beijing
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Sir Mo Farah felt ‘relief’ after reconnecting with his namesake Mohamed Farah
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Mo Farah set for make-or-break London Marathon in October
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Sir Mo Farah reveals he wanted to play for Arsenal after pursuing a career as a footballer
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Mo Farah missing Olympics after failing to qualify in 10K
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Mo Farah, Sifan Hassan break one-hour world records at Brussels Diamond League meeting
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London Marathon: Mo Farah to run as pacemaker to help compatriots eyeing Tokyo Olympics 2020 cut
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