Olympic champion British sprinter Mohamed Farah, known as ‘Mo Farah’, has confirmed his running career is over but will take part in the London Marathon scheduled for October next year to determine his status. roadworthiness. And the 39-year-old compared himself to former Scottish first-rank tennis player Andy Murray, believing the latter still has a “fighting spirit.” However, it seems that Farah’s number one obstacle is her body’s ability to meet her mental needs.

Farah has won numerous Olympic medals, mostly in London and Rio de Janeiro (archive).

Farah moved into marathon competition (winning in Chicago and finishing third in London in 2018) after winning gold medals in the 5000m and 1000m at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. He returned to the track in 2020 in pursuit of a fifth Olympic title but failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics last summer. Things did not improve for the British sprinter this year as he unexpectedly lost to Ellis Cross on his return to the 10,000m race in London in May. However, the runner, with Somali roots and great victories on the treadmill, did not retire and decided to try himself at the London Marathon on the second of October, and a month before that, participated in the Big Half preparatory race. (21.1 km). ).
“I’m still hungry, am I willing to work hard and (run) the mile?” Farah told the Daily Mirror. yes. ” “I still have a fighting spirit inside of me, and until that feeling disappears, I don’t think I should consider ending my career, but to be realistic, will my body be able to do it? »I’ve watched tennis and Andy Murray, the guy still has a fighting spirit but his body won’t let him.” this spirit, but I have to be realistic. ” Farah, who has also won six outdoor world titles, said her mind “can tell you to keep going, but sometimes it takes time to think. But sometimes you have to step back, even Farah said, “The truth is I’m a little used to it and sometimes your body won’t let you do things. But that is also the reason why I will not compete in the World or European Championships. ” this summer. ” Farah insisted the decision to retire was its own and concluded, “This decision can only come. from me and not from my manager, my wife or my children ”, and“ that moment will come but I don’t know yet. ”