Deeq A. Posted November 14, 2017 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 14: Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah and his wife Tania pose, prior to him receiving his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on November 14, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images) Sir Mo Farah was all smiles as he received his knighthood from the Queen, describing the precious moment as an “incredible honour”. The four-time Olympic champion, 34, arrived at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with his wife Tania, as he prepared to be rewarded for his services to athletics. “Over the years you dream of becoming something or doing something in your career, to take it to the highest level and become an Olympic champion – that was always the dream,” the sports star told reporters. “As an eight-year-old coming from Somalia and not speaking a word of English, to be recognised by your country, it is incredible.” Mo, who won 5,000m and 10,000m gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016, has collected six world titles in addition to his four Olympic golds. When asked what it was liked to receive the honour from the Queen, Mo revealed she told him he has been “going too long” and asked him if he has retired. “I said ‘No, I am going to run the London Marathon – I want to go into roads’,” he shared. Last month, Mo confirmed that he was returning to Britain indefinitely after parting ways with his American coach Alberto Salazar. Mo Farah talks meeting the Queen “I can’t wait to be back home and can’t wait to see my team Arsenal at the Emirates,” he shared in a video posted on Twitter. He will now work with Gary Lough, who previously coached – and is married to – women’s marathon runner Paula Radcliffe. In an interview with The Sun, Mo added: “I chose to work with Gary over others because I’ve known him for a very long time – since I was 16 – and we get on well.” Elaborating further, he continued: “Gary successfully coached Paula Radcliffe, Britain’s greatest-ever marathon runner, who I’ve always looked up to since I was a kid, and has an in-depth understanding of what is needed to achieve real results at marathon distance.” 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dahireeto Posted November 15, 2017 I met Mo. He is a very humble man who welcomes every Somali. We need more Mos representing our people. He could have been one of the fools below, bringing dishonour to his community. LiAngelo Ball Has Been Arrested in China for Shoplifting and Might Be Facing 3-10 Years in Jail (UPDATE) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maakhiri1 Posted November 15, 2017 waw, Well done, Congrats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluelicious Posted November 15, 2017 It’s about time the queen acknowledged his hard work. Congrats sir Mo Farah! We happy for you Does his wife now also get a title? How does this work out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
