Calls to make it Sir Mo after success

Archbishop leads way in urging support for Team GB runner Farah to be knighted

There were calls for “double double” champion Mo Farah to be honoured with a knighthood after his starring role on a glittering night for Britain in Rio.

Archbishop of York John Sentamu called on his Twitter followers to spread support for the gong, tweeting: “Mo Farah U are simply the Best Athlete Team GB has ever seen! Absolutely FANTABULOUS & Awesome! Congrats 4 the Double Double! BF Rt:now SIR MO.”

Gary Lineker echoed the clergyman, tweeting: “Sir Mo!” and: “Wow! Just Wow! Rio is Mo Town. @Mo-Farah is surely the greatest long-distance runner of all time. The double double.”

Singer and radio presenter Aled Jones said: “@Mo-Farah you are a legend!!! Congratulations – so proud to be British and to watch your utter brilliance!”

Baroness Benjamin tweeted: “Huge congratulations #OLYMPICCHAMPION #MoFarah, another #TeamGB great. You deserve to be Sir Mo as an inspiration to young kids who need hope.”

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann tweeted: “Magnificent Mo Farah. What an athlete!”

Radio 1 DJ MistaJam tweeted: “In other news ... Mohamed Muktar Jama “Mo” Farah is an absolute certified G and inspiration to us all #WellDoneMo.”

Entertainer Lemar tweeted: “This has been an amazing Olympics @Mo-Farah @usainbolt #legends #brazil #rio #TeamGB #class.”

Picture: Getty. A soldier watches the men’s marathon in Rio.