‘He’s a legend’ – Olympic long-distance king Mo Farah would be welcomed back on the British Athletics team, says chief
MO FARAH would be welcomed back on the British Athletics team for last one hurrah.
Britain’s Olympic long-distance king is nearing the end of his career, having failed to qualify for the Tokyo Games this summer and suffered a foot stress fracture.
The 38-year-old has yet to confirm his plans for the 2022 season, which could see him race at the Great North Run or London Marathon in the autumn.
Before that there are three major events on the track – the worlds, Birmingham Commonwealths and Europeans – where he could run for the last time in GB colours.
British Athletics head coach Christian Malcolm said: “I’d welcome any athlete who is out there performing well.
“Because people have been moved off the world class performance plan doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t want them to be part of the team.
“You want that competition, appetite to be back in the team and performing for their country.
“We spoke on WhatsApp a couple of months ago.
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“I’m giving him a bit of space and time.
“But I will be in contact with him just to find out what he wants to do.
“Farah is a legend of our sport and deserves to make his decision in his own time.”