adminLONDON. — British athletics legend Mo Farah was hailed by the British press yesterday despite his glorious track career ending with defeat in the 5 000 metres world championships final.
Although his silver medal performance was pushed out of the limelight by the drama of the men’s 4x100m relay, which saw fellow legend Usain Bolt collapse with cramp on his own swansong as Britain pulled off a remarkable victory, as well as the thrilling opening of the English Premier League soccer season, Farah still commanded many column inches.
The 34-year-old saw his global championship win streak of 10 gold medals dating back to the 5 000m at the 2011 world championships ended as Muktar Edris of Ethiopia held off his desperate charge in the finishing straight.
“End of the track for Mo” headlined The Sunday Times, adding that it was a “shattering defeat in front of an adoring crowd”. — AFP.
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