Arise Sir Mo?

Rio’s ‘double double’ gold champ Mo Farah says getting knighthood ‘would be amazing’

From NICK PARKER
James Beal

Published: 0:45, 22 Aug 2016
Updated: 12:37, 2 Sep 2016

MO Farah jumped for joy after doing the “double double” in Rio yesterday — then said a knighthood “would be amazing”.

He looks certain to get the honour after winning the 5,000m and 10,000m in Brazil, having done the same at London 2012.

Mo Farah — No sir-prise ... bookies have already started paying out on the chances of Mo Farah getting a knighthoodCredit: PA:Press Association

Mo posted a picture on Instagram yesterday of him with wife Tania and his medals.

And he said it would be an honour to be in the same category as Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Steve Redgrave.

Mo, 33, said: “Being Sir Mo would be amazing. I didn’t even dream of becoming Olympic champion, let alone four times.”

Mo Farah — History boy ... Mo's CBE would be awarded in recognition of his efforts in winning and retaining both the 5,000m and the 10,000m at the past 2 Olympic GamesCredit: Reuters

Sir Steve Redgrave — Mr Mo-tivator ... Farah says Sir Steve Redgrave, who picked up five gold rowing medals, is an Olympic inspirationCredit: Getty Images

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Mo Farah — Child's play ... Mo, who moved to the UK from Somalia when he was eight, gave 2012’s golds to twins Aisha and AmaniCredit: Getty Images

Mo Farah — Family man ... Mo gave last week’s 10,000m gold to stepdaughter Rhianna while his 5,000m gold is for son HusseinCredit: Getty Images

Insiders said Mo, of Teddington, South West London — already a CBE — is certain to be knighted in December’s New Year’s Honours List. And bookies were so sure that they began paying out bets on it yesterday.

Cyclists Laura Trott, 24, and Jason Kenny, 28, and boxer Nicola Adams, 33, are also tipped for honours after winning golds.

Jason Kenny and Laura Trott — Golden wonders ... GB heroes Jason Kenny and Laura Trott are also tipped for honours after winning five Rio golds between themCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Nicola Adams — Boxing clever ... Brit pugilist Nicola Adams is also hoping to make the grade following her gold medal in RioCredit: Getty Images

Somalia-born Mo, who moved to the UK when he was eight, gave 2012’s golds to twins Aisha and Amani, born soon after those games.

He gave last week’s 10,000m gold to stepdaughter Rhianna, 11.

Yesterday’s 5,000m gold is for son Hussein, ten months.

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