Mohamed Farah

Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah, CBE (born 23 March 1983) is a British long-distance runner who has won four Olympic and six world championship gold medals in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres events. He is the most successful male British track athlete in Olympic history.

Farah was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and moved to the United Kingdom at the age of eight. He began running competitively in his early teens and quickly rose through the ranks. He won his first major international title at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, where he won the 5,000 metres gold medal.

Farah made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games, where he finished sixth in the 5,000 metres. He won his first Olympic gold medal at the 2012 London Games, where he won the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres events. He successfully defended both titles at the 2016 Rio Games, becoming the first athlete to win four Olympic gold medals in the distance events.

In addition to his Olympic success, Farah has also won six world championship gold medals in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres events. He is the most successful male athlete in the history of the World Championships.

Farah is known for his strong finishing kick and his ability to produce fast times even in the most challenging conditions. He is also a master of race tactics and is able to use his speed and endurance to his advantage.

Farah is a role model and inspiration to many people around the world. He is a symbol of hope and determination, and his story is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

Here are some additional facts about Mohamed Farah:

• He is married to Tania Nell, a former runner, and they have two children together.
• He is a Muslim and is proud of his Somali heritage.
• He is a vocal advocate for clean sport and has spoken out against doping.
• He is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and uses his platform to raise awareness about the importance of education and healthcare for children.
• He is a highly decorated athlete and has received numerous awards, including the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2012 and 2013.
• He was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours for his services to athletics.