Mo Farah vs Muktar Edris
Mo Farah vs Muktar Edris: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Mo Farah and Muktar Edris?
Edris is known for his rivalry with Farah, particularly after defeating him in the 5,000 m final at the 2017 World Championships, ending Farah's streak of global wins.
Mo Farah
Key numbers
- Olympic Gold Medals4
- World Championships Gold Medals6
- European Championships Gold Medals5
- Total Major Championships Medals30+
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals4 (2012, 2016 in 5,000 m and 10,000 m)
- World Championships Gold Medals6
- European Championships Gold Medals5
- European Athlete of the Year3 times
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year2017
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Muktar Edris
Key numbers
- World Championships Gold Medals1
- Olympic Games Participation1
- 5,000 m Personal Best12:59.75
Top honours
- World Championships Gold Medals1 (2017)
- African Championships Gold Medals2
- Diamond League Titles2