Get ready for a royal giggle! 🌟 King Charles once cracked up Sir Mo Farah at Buckingham Palace with a cheeky nine-word remark about his incredible collection of medals. As the countdown begins for the London Marathon this Sunday, Olympic legend Mo Farah isn’t running the 26.2 miles but plays a special role as the starter. With 59,000 participants ready to tackle the iconic route from Blackheath to The Mall, Mo is the perfect person to send them off with a smile.
Though Mo won’t be racing, he’s no stranger to the marathon scene, having competed four times and finishing third in 2018. The four-time Olympic gold medallist has built a legacy in slightly shorter races, bagging golds in the 10,000-metre and 5,000-metre events at both London 2012 and Rio 2016. 📏🏅
Reflecting on his first Olympic triumphs, Mo recalls being awarded a CBE and sharing a light moment with King Charles, then Prince of Wales. He humorously recounted: “You must be getting sick of so many medals,” to which Mo responded with pride about never tiring of making his country proud.
Born in Somaliland and trafficked to London at nine, Mo’s story is one of resilience and triumph, making him a true British hero. These days, he’s enjoying a quieter life with his family in Doha, Qatar, staying active through his “Run with Mo” YouTube series and “In Conversation” events, sharing his journey and inspiring the next generation.
As for King Charles, his ties to the London Marathon are just as longstanding, having been involved since its first race in 1981. While the monarch has stepped back from the event, the support from the Royal Family remains as strong as ever. 🏃♂️👑
Whether tuning in to cheer on the runners or reminiscing about Mo’s golden moments, this marathon weekend will surely be one for the books! 📚✨ #LondonMarathon #MoFarah #RoyalMoments