Mo Farah British Athlete Born 1983 in Gobalka Gabiley
Mo Farah · marathon runner and long-distance runner · British
Biography
British athlete Mo Farah was born on 23 March 1983 in Gobalka Gabiley. As of May 2025, he counts 186K subscribers on YouTube.
Early life
He studied at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys and Springwest Academy.
Career
He plays athletics.
Recognition
Mo Farah received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2013. Further recognition came with the Knight Bachelor (2017) and a BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (2017). Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2017 | Knight Bachelor | Won | |
| 2013 | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys and Springwest Academy.
Mo Farah on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readMo Farah Photos
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Photo: Danlogmonmed · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mo Farah?
Mo Farah is 43 years old, born on 23 March 1983 in Gobalka Gabiley.
How tall is Mo Farah?
Mo Farah is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Mo Farah’s nationality?
Mo Farah is British, born in Gobalka Gabiley.
Has Mo Farah won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1671), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Foreign and Commonwealth Office · OGL v1.0
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