The world of athletics experienced a surprising day at the Vitality 10k in London. This was because Mo Farahgold medalist in the 5 thousand and 10 thousand meters of the Olympic Games that took place in the English capital in 2012 and in Rio de Janeiro 2016 and six times World Champion, lost against Eliss Cross, an unknown 25-year-old amateur who came to the race by train.
Farah, 39, registered a trademark of 28m44s who was four seconds behind his winner. The fall was so hard that the British athlete of Somali origin raised doubts about his future and he conceded defeat by congratulating his rival.
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“It’s been a long time, but the credit goes to (Cross). He was very determined. Some athletes look at you but he feared no one, that’s a very good attitude. The reality is that I watch the race and I couldn’t change gear. I just didn’t have that,” Farah added.