Distance runner

Mo Farah

British distance runner, four-time Olympic champion (5000 m and 10,000 m)

All evidence

5 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2021

   • Squat40 kg × 6

     Working set

     “One workout might see him performing six squats with a 40kg barbell”

     Mo Farah reveals training routine for the Olympics (Runner's World UK)News report2021-06low confidence

     Example circuit set, not a max. Article by Jacob Moreton, updated 16 June 2021. One secondhand report.

2. 2018

   • Marathon2:05:11

     CompetitionAge 352018 Chicago Marathon

     “Marathon : 2:05:11 NR (Chicago 2018)”

     Mo Farah - WikipediaOfficial result2018

     Personal best from the Wikipedia infobox, which cites official results.

3. 2011

   • 10K26:47

     CompetitionAge 282011 Prefontaine Classic, Eugene

     “10,000 Metres 26:46.57 AR NR 03 JUN 2011”

     Mo FARAH | Profile | World AthleticsOfficial result2011-06-03

     Track 10,000 m, European record.

   • 5K12:53

     CompetitionAge 28Monaco 2011

     “5000 m : 12:53.11 NR ( Monaco 2011)”

     Mo Farah - WikipediaOfficial result2011

     Personal best from the Wikipedia infobox, which cites official results.

4. 2005

   • Mile3:56

     CompetitionAge 22London 2005

     “Mile : 3:56.49 (London 2005)”

     Mo Farah - WikipediaOfficial result2005

     Personal best from the Wikipedia infobox, which cites official results.