Mo Farah Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 65 kg |
Date of Birth | March 23, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Spouse | Tania Nell |
Mo Farah is a British long-distance runner who has won 4 ‘Gold’ medals at the Summer Olympics; 6 ‘Gold’ medals and 2 ‘Silver’ medals at the World Athletics Championships; 5 ‘Gold’ medals and a ‘Silver’ medal at the European Athletics Championships; 2 ‘Gold’ medals at the European Athletics Indoor Championships; 2 ‘Gold’ medals, 3 ‘Silver’ medals, and a ‘Bronze’ medal at the European Cross Country Championships; a ‘Gold’ medal and a ‘Bronze’ medal at the World Marathon Majors; a ‘Gold’ medal at the 2017 Zurich Diamond League; and a ‘Bronze’ medal at the 2016 Cardiff World Half Marathon Championships. Widely regarded as one of the greatest runners in history, his 10 global championships ‘Gold’ medals (4 at the Summer Olympics and 6 at the World Athletics Championships) have also made him the most successful male track distance runner in history. For his services to athletics, he was appointed ‘Commander of the Order of the British Empire’ (CBE) in 2013 and was knighted in 2017.
Born Name
Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah
Nick Name
Mo, Fly Mo

Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Mogadishu, Somalia
Residence
London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Mo had attended the Isleworth & Syon School, a non-denomination secondary school and sixth form for boys aged 11 to 18 years old in Isleworth, Hounslow, London. He had later studied at the Feltham Community College (now known as Springwest Academy) in Feltham, Hounslow.
In 2001, he had started athletics training at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, a public university in Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, London. He was one of the first 2 athletes at the university’s newly formed Endurance Performance Centre. He had taken some modules in an access course during his time there before becoming a full-time athlete.
Occupation
Long-Distance Runner

Family
- Father – Muktar Farah (Businessman, IT Consultant)
- Mother – Amran Farah
- Siblings – Hassan Farah (Twin Brother) (Telecommunications Engineer), Ahmed Farah (Younger Brother), Wahib Farah (Younger Brother), Mahad Farah (Younger Brother) Omar Farah (Brother)
- Others – Robert Nell (Father-in-Law), Nadia Nell (Mother-in-Law), Colin Nell (Brother-in-Law) (Owner of a Sports Consultancy Company), Jama Farah (Grandfather), Yonis Farah (Cousin) (Professional Soccer Player). He has 10 nieces/nephews through his twin brother Hassan.
Manager
He is represented by PACE Sports Management, Athlete Management and Marketing Company, London, England, United Kingdom.
Event(s)
10,000 Metres, 5,000 Metres, 1,500 Metres, Half Marathon, Marathon
Net Worth
Mo Farah’s net worth had been $5 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse
Mo has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of Somali descent.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Sports a goatee
- Cheerful smile
Religion
Islam
Brand Endorsements
Mo has served as the brand ambassador of –
- Nike, Inc.
- Lucozade
- Quorn (meat substitute)
- Bupa
- Virgin Media
He has been sponsored by –
- Zwift (massively multiplayer online cycling and running physical training program)
- Maurten AB (sports drinks)
- B&M (variety store chain)
- Oral-B UK & Ireland
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Therabody (wellness technology)

Mo Farah Facts
Featured Image by Mo Farah / Instagram
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