Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah CBE OLY also known as Mo Farah, is a famous British long-distance runner who has won a record ten global championship gold medals.
Mo Farah is the most successful male track distance runner ever and the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games history.
Mo Farah Biography
Mo Farah was born in Mogadishu, Somalia on March 23, 1983. His parents are Amran Farah and Muktar Farah. His father died in a civil war in Somalia when he was four years old. He was separated from his mother.
According to Mo Farah, he was illegally trafficked to the United Kingdom through Djibouti. He was then named Mohammed Farah, not his real name, and was forced to work as a domestic servant.
Mo Farah was prevented from attending school until he was 12 years old when he started his education at the Feltham Community College.
Mo Farah Siblings
Mo Farah has seven siblings who are Hassan Farah, Wahib Farah, Omar Farah, Nimo Farah, Ifrah Farah, Ahmed Farah, and Mahad Farah.
Mo Farah Net Worth
Mo Farah has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2026. He is a rich British long-distance runner.
Mo Farah Wife
Mo Farah is married to Tania Nell. They have been married since 2010. They met while attending college.
Mo Farah Children
Mo Farah is the father of Rhianna Farah, Hussein Mo Farah, Amani Farah, and Aisha Farah.
Mo Farah Height
Mo Farah stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall. He weighs about 65 kg.
Mo Farah Weight
Mo Farah weighs about 65 kg.
Mo Farah Real Name
Mo Farah’s real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin. He has disclosed that he was named Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah after he was trafficked to the United Kingdom.
