Twin Ambitions - My Autobiography: The story of Team GB's double Olympic champion

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He said in his book: 'I just remembered being excited and you know obviously seeing my Dad was a big part for me. I was just excited to come off the plane (and) I met him … it was very exciting just going to school', adding that his father had taught him some 'simple words' to get by.

On 26 March, Farah received a bronze medal in the 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Cardiff, finishing in 59:59, less than one second ahead of Abayneh Ayele. [96] [97] On 20 February, Farah won the Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix 3000m event. [98] On 5 June 2016, Farah broke the 34-year-old British 3000 metre record set by Moorcroft by winning the Diamond League in Birmingham, a win he dedicated to the recently deceased boxer Muhammad Ali. [99] In July 2016 Farah set the concurrent world-leading time in the 5000m in winning the Diamond League in London. [100] He won the 10,000m at the Diamond League in Eugene, in a time of 26:53.71 which remained the second-fastest time in the world of the year. [101] Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Serena Williams up for top prize". The Voice Online. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 6 July 2014 . Retrieved 13 August 2014. When I was four my dad was killed in the civil war. I was separated from my mother, and I was brought into the UK illegally under the name of another child called Mohamed Farah'. In July 2022, the BBC documentary The Real Mo Farah revealed a true account of Farah's childhood. It follows Farah with his wife and son Hussein as he investigates his past, reuniting with his Somali family and the woman who raised him after he escaped domestic servitude. It received critical acclaim. [175] [176] [177]European Athletics Championships 2010: Mo Farah wins 5,000 m gold for Britain". The Daily Telegraph. 31 July 2010. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 . Retrieved 31 July 2010. Farah's golds should not be devalued by Salazar accusations, says Coe". Om Riyadat. 13 September 2016. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016 . Retrieved 13 September 2016. Trehan, Dev (7 May 2017). "BEDSA 2017 Highlights". Sporting Equals. Archived from the original on 1 April 2018 . Retrieved 1 April 2018. Lily-Rose Depp is frozen with fear in FIRST look ofher horror film that follows a 'haunted woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her' On 7 September 2014, Farah competed in the Great North Run, a British half marathon. He won the race with a personal best time of 1:00:00, exactly 1hour. [91] 2015: World and European records [ edit ]

It was Mr Watkinson who applied for Sir Mo’s British citizenship – which he described as a “long process” – and on July 25 2000 Sir Mo was recognised as a British citizen. Lowell, Hugo (4 August 2017). "Mo Farah wins tenth successive global title in men's 10,000m at World Championships". inews.co.uk . Retrieved 10 February 2019. For the first years he was in Britain, he was not allowed to go to school, but when he was 11 or 12 he began to attend Year 7 at Feltham Community College, where staff were told he was a refugee from Somalia. [8] His athletic talent was first identified by physical education teacher Alan Watkinson. [22] Farah's ambition was to become a car mechanic or play as a right winger for Arsenal football club. [23] [24] Sporting career [ edit ] Early years [ edit ] FARAH, Mo: Profile". PACE Sports Management. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011 . Retrieved 23 June 2008. On 25 June 2021, Farah failed to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games managing to run only a 27:47.04 for the 10,000m at the Manchester Regional Arena, despite this time being a stadium record. The cut-off time for Olympic Qualification of the 10,000m stands at 27:28.00, leaving Farah 19 seconds off the pace. When asked whether this would lead to the end of his distinguished career, he said "It's a tough one. If I can't compete with the best I'm not just going there to finish in a final. Tonight shows it's not good enough." [136] "Mobot" [ edit ] Mo Farah with his "Mobot" signature pose at the 2013 London Anniversary Games.She said: 'I tried to find out what is going on with you. The lady, she always make you do the housework, to have the kids, give them their milk, to change their nappy and all these things. What I know is she didn't bring you as a human being, to help you, no. If I tell you the truth, this is not your fault. Your name is a gift to you, our gift to you.' Her nephew is the real Mo Farah. Mo Farah & Kadeena Cox win British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards awards". BBC Sport. 18 March 2017.

Hart, Simon (19 November 2013). "Coup for UK Athletics as Mo Farah coach Alberto Salazar agrees to help Britain's middle and long-distance runners". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 . Retrieved 14 November 2017. Lowell, Hugo (20 August 2017). "Mo Farah insists he will never again compete in British vest". inews.co.uk . Retrieved 10 February 2019.How would you like to be remembered? From scattering ashes on a favourite walk, to a party with a bouncy castle, many people are deciding a traditional funeral just isn't right for them Mo Farah has become the first person to beat The Cube!". Official Phillip Schofield.com. 1 February 2012.

Fordyce, Tom (4 August 2012). "Mo Farah wins Olympic 10,000m gold for Great Britain". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012 . Retrieved 13 August 2012.Mo Farah finishes eighth on full London Marathon debut". BBC Sport. 13 April 2014 . Retrieved 14 April 2014.