Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says this year’s London Marathon will be his last as the iconic event braces itself for potential protests
. The long distance running legend told reporters Thursday that, while he plans to continue competing after Sunday’s race, he likely won’t be racing over the marathon distance again. “It won’t be my last race but, in terms of marathon, I think the London Marathon will be my last,” he said. The long distance running legend said he anticipates an “emotional” run on Sunday in front of the thousands of spectators expected to line the streets of London.
When asked what he thought of the potential protests, Farah said he trusted race organizers to put on a great event. “I think the key thing is it’s not about the elite athletes, the London Marathon is about the mass race,” he told BBC Sport. “It’s about people going out there, running for loved ones, running for charities and making a difference and changing people’s lives.
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