Track and Field World

Mo Farah is a British long distance runner to watch out for in 2012. Mo Farah was born on March 23, 1983. He is currently listed at 5′ 9″ and 143 lbs.and was born in Somalia. This long distance track and field star athlete specializes in the men’s 5,000m and 10,000m races.

Mo Farah is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch in London, England. Farah holds the European track record for 10,000 meters, the British road record for 10,000 meters, the British indoor record in the 3000 meters, the British track record for 5000 meters, the British half-marathon record, and the European indoor record for 5000 meters.

Here is a picture of long distance runner Mo Farah:

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Kenenisa Bekele is an Ethiopian long distance runner to watch out for in 2012. Kenenisa Bekele was born on June 13, 1982. This Ethiopian long distance runner specializes in the men’s 5,000 meter and the 10,000 meter. This legendary athlete is currently listed at 5′ 4” and 120 lbs. Bekele’s hometown is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Kenenisa Bekele is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Bekele set new Olympic records while winning the 5000 meters (12:57.82) and the 10,000 (27:01.17) in 2008. Bekele is one of the best long distance runners of all-time, with the championships and records to prove it

Here is a video clip of Kenenisa Bekele winning the 2011 Brussels 10,000m race:

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