Farah ends track career in style
Great Britain's Mo Farah celebrates after winning the men's 5000m event during the IAAF Diamond League Athletics Weltklasse meeting in Zurich on August 24, 2017.
Athletics, Sports
August 24, 2017

Farah ends track career in style

ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) — Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah ended his track career in thrilling fashion yesterday with victory in the 5,000m at the Diamond League final in Zurich.

The 34-year-old Farah, also a six-time world champion who will now switch to road running, clocked 13:06.05 minutes to defeat Paul Chelimo of the United States and Muktar Edris of Ethiopia.

However, Chelimo was later disqualified for obstruction with Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha promoted to third place.

Victory was particularly sweet as Edris had defeated him in the 5,000m final at the world championships in London two weeks ago, ending his streak of 10 gold medals dating back to the 2011 world championships.

It was also Farah’s first career Diamond League trophy.

“I wanted to win, and it’s amazing that I have won, but it was hard work,” said Farah.

“I will miss the track, the people, my fans. I have enjoyed running in stadiums for a lot of years, but now first of all I will enjoy being with my family.”

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