In the first of a series of interviews with remarkable Olympians, Britainβs most celebrated track athlete opens up about his relentless spirit, his disgraced ex-coach and the terrible secret he kept for 30 years
Twelve years on, it still gives you goose bumps β probably the greatest achievement in British Olympic history, accompanied by the greatest commentary. βMo Farah gritting his teeth now, the arms have got to pump, the knees have got to come up high,β shouts Steve Cram from the commentary box, trying to make himself heard above the stadium din. He stands up, punching the air, willing Farah home. βHeβs got to find something extra. Heβs got to kick on. Come on Mo Farah. Heβs going to get there. Mo Farahβs going to make it two golds on the run for Great Britain. Beautiful. The place erupts. Heβs aΒ double Olympic champion.β