🔴 Sir Mo_Farah said he will ‘celebrate the end of my professional career’ at the Great North Run in September
has announced he plans to retire as a professional athlete.
The four-time Olympic gold medallist, and six-time World Champion, has left an indelible mark on the world of athletics. “Kenenisa took the top spot that day, but there was so much support for me all along the course. Even at the finish line in the pouring rain, all I can remember was people shouting my name, it made me even more determined to come back and do them proud.
Founder of the Great North Run, Sir Brendan Foster said, “I’m humbled and honoured Sir Mo has chosen the AJ Bell Great North Run as his last ever professional race.
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