Mo Farah's unbeaten run ends at final hurdle as Muktar Edris causes world championships upsetKAI PFAFFENBACH Mo Farah's aura of invincibility is no more after he was well beaten in the 5000m at the athletics world champs. Mo Farah's aura of invincibility after six years of success was finally cracked in his last major track race as he lost his world 5000m title to Ethiopia's Muktar Edris. In a thrilling finale, Farah looked to be completely outgunned by three rivals, only to fight back and snatch second place behind Edris, who clocked 13 minutes, 32.79 seconds after a searing final lap. In the dying metres, Farah shot down the inside to overhaul American Paul Chelimo and clock 13:33.22. READ MORE:* Bolt qualifies Jamaica* Willis squeaks into world championships 1500m finalKenyan-born Chelimo took the bronze in 13:33.30, while Farah's late burst also consigned another Ethiopian, Yomif Kejelcha, to fourth place in 13:33.51.
Source: Ethiopian News August 12, 2017 20:23 UTC