Mo Farah [2023 Update]: Diet, World Record & Net Worth

Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah, also known as Mo Farah, is a Somalian-born British distance runner famous for his excellent performance.

Mo Farah is considered the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games History. Why do you ask? 

Well, in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Farah won gold medals in 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre races.

Also, he was the second man in history to win long-distance titles in both major global competitions. 

Likewise, Mo Farah had an unbroken streak of ten global final wins (the 5000m in 2011, the 10,000min 2017, and the double in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016).

Furthermore, his best marathon time in the 800m race is 1:48.24. Besides that, his fastest marathon run was in 2019 South Shields, when he finished a half marathon at 59:07.

Here are some quick, interesting facts about Mo Farah. 

Quick Facts

Mo Farah | Early Life, Parents, and Education

Mo Farah, the record holder, was born on 23 March 1983 in Mogadishu, Somalia. Farah’s family was originally from Gabiley; however, they lived in Mogadishu, Somalia, because his dad was a businessman there.

Farah had to go through a tough childhood. After escaping from Mogadishu to Gabiley accompanied by his family, Farah spent his early childhood as a refugee in Djibouti with his twin brother, Hassan. 

Despite not knowing English properly, he moved to Britain to join his father at eight.

At the same time, his grandfather, Jama, had a British background as he was born in the British protectorate of Somaliland.

Similarly, his father, Mukhtar Farah, was a British citizen born in London and an IT consultant.

Education 

Unlike other children of his age who were busying playing, Farah got a job at McDonald’s. He attended Isleworth and Syon School for his high school.

Later, he started his college journey at Feltham Community College. His physical education teacher Alan Watkinson was the first to address his athletic talent.

While growing up, Farah wanted to become a car mechanic or play as a right-winger for the Arsenal football club. Later, he joined the Borough of Hounslow Athletics Club in west London.