Sir Mo Farah is a British-Somalian retired long-distance runner considered to be one of the greatest runners ever.
He is the most successful male long-distance runner with an impressive ten global championship gold medals, including four Olympic titles and six world titles.
Farah is also the most successful British athlete in modern Olympic history.
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- Full Name: Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah
- Nickname: Mo Farah
- Date of birth: March 23, 1983
- Age: 40 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Gabiley, Somali Democratic Republic
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Retired long-distance runner
- Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Parents: None
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Tania Nell
- Children: 3
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Mr. Mo Farah, born Hussein Abdi Kahin, was born on March 23, 1983 in Gabiley, Somali Democratic Republic.
When he was only four years old, his father tragically lost his life during the Isaaq genocide.
After this devastating event, Farah was separated from her mother and spent several years in Mogadishu as a child.
At the age of nine, he was trafficked to the UK via Djibouti, where he was forced to work as a domestic servant under a different name.
Farah eventually became a British citizen in July 2000 and adopted Mohamed Farah. His PE teacher, Alan Watkinson, was the first to spot his sporting talent.
Farah’s ambition is to become a car mechanic or play as a right winger for Arsenal football club.
Personal life
In April 2010, Farah married his longtime girlfriend, Tania Nell.
The couple had twin daughters, Aisha and Amani, in August 2012. They also have a son named Hussein, born in 2015.
Career
Farah’s running career began in 1996 when he joined the London Borough of Hounslow Athletics Club.
He represented Hounslow in cross country events and quickly gained recognition for his talent. In 2001, Farah won his first major title in the 5000 metres at the European Junior Athletics Championships.
From there, his career took off and he achieved many victories and records, including notable Olympic gold medals in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
Farah has also won multiple world and European championship titles, making him one of the most decorated athletes in the history of long-distance running.
Net worth
Sir Mo Farah’s estimated net worth is $4 million.
Including earnings from prize money, endorsement deals and various other sponsorships throughout his illustrious career.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @gomofarah
- Twitter Username: @Mo_Farah
