Athletics: Mo Farah wins Bupa London
DEFENDING champion Mo Farah set a British road record to win the Bupa London 10,000 metres yesterday.
Mo Farah clocked 27mins, 44secs as he outsprinted world record holder Micah Kogo, of Kenya, to win by five seconds.
“I knew I was in great shape and I was confident,” said Farah.
“My aim was to come out and run hard and if the pace was good just to go with it.
“I love London and I get loads of support. I’m now excited and looking forward to the European 10k next weekend.”
Kenya’s Mary Keitany won the women's race in a course best of 31:05.