Mo Farah

Striving for accuracy, managing impulsivity and looking to win!

Mo Farah is an inspirational Somalian who now lives in England. At the moment, Mo Farah is one of the world’s fastest runners, competing world wide in 5,000 and 10,000 metre runs. He also runs 1,500 and 3,000 metres nationally!

Mo Farah was born on the 23^rd of March 1983 and is now 29 years old. He moved from Somalia to England when he was 8. On the other hand, his stepdad grew up in England. The reason his parents are together, is because his stepdad went on holiday to Somalia and stayed in a house not far from Farah’s.

When Farah arrived in England, he couldn’t speak very much English, so he didn’t attend school for a year, because his dad was teaching him simple English. After spending some time in Syon School, in Feltham, Farah decided to go to Isleworth Sport School, just out of London. At that time his favourite sport was football and he wanted to play right wing for Arsenal.

Recently Farah has been running in the Istanbul World Championships, where he won 2 out of 4 of his races. When he was a lot younger he won the National Junior Championships at 13 years old! Surprisingly, this was the only time he won this particular race.

Mo Farah is amazing, but he is nearing the end of his running career now. The whole country will be behind him at the Olympics. Even if he doesn’t win gold, he has still set a world best for the 5,000 and 10,000 metres.

Matthew

Mo Farah

Mo Farah is a long distance runner, who at the London Olympics, won 2 gold medals. He has to persist and get on with the race even when it hurts him.

Early life

On the 23^rd of March 1983 Mo was born in Mogadishu, Somalia. He spent his childhood in Djibouti before he moved to Britain with his twin brother at the age of 8.

Education

At the age of 11 he went to Feltham Community college in London.

Early Career

In 1996 he found out that he liked Cross country and finished ninth against schools from all over England. It was from then on that he wanted to be a professional at long distance running on the track.

Training

In 2005 Mo moved in with an Australian named Craig Mottram, a group of Kenyans and the 10,000 Metres world number 1 Micah Kogo. He trained with them over the winter and spring.

Professional career

In December 2010 Mo was named the track and field athlete of the year by the British Olympic association. He attended the Diamond league events, often doing very well, and was all set to go to the Olympics.

London Olympics

2012 was probably the most amazing year for Mo. The Olympics began in Julyand ended in August. Mo had entered the 5,000 metres and the 10,000 metres giving the 1^st ’super Saturday’ an amazing start. With Greg Rutherford and Jesse Ennis winning Gold in the long jump and heptathlon, Mo needed to win the 5,000 and 10,000 metres. Well he did and in style!

Conclusion

Mo Farah has to use persistence when things get tough and his legs start hurting.

He also has to take responsible risks when deciding to step the pace up a bit.

By Dan