Record fi h win for mighty Mo

– Mo Farah shrugged off New Zealand’s Jake Robertson to claim a record fifth victory in the Great North Run yesterday in the latest step in his bid to win a major marathon.

The British runner led from the front to cross the line in 59min 26sec, just four seconds short of his personal best in 2015.

It was also his fifth consecutive win in the race.

Vivian Cheruiyot saw off fellow Kenyan Brigid Kosgei to win her second women’s title in 67:43. –

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