The Story of Mo Farah: Why I Run

Editor's Take
In this short film, Britain's most decorated track athlete reflects on the sacrifices behind his four Olympic golds and the unusual path that carried him to the top of distance running. It reaches past the medals toward the person, drawing on his own recollection of his roots and his discipline. The register is intimate and first-person rather than a statistical career review. It is a compact, personal portrait more concerned with motivation than with the record book.
In this short film, Sir Mo Farah, Britain's most decorated track athlete, opens up about the sacrifices behind his four Olympic gold medals. He reflects on his extraordinary childhood journey and the relentless dedication that carried him to the top of distance running. The film reveals the man behind the champion, from his roots to the discipline that defined his career. It is an intimate glimpse into what drives one of the sport's greatest runners. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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