AFP/London
Britain’s Mo Farah returns to the scene of his London 2012 Olympic triumphs today but has insisted he won’t let the occasion distract him ahead of next month’s World Championships.
The 30-year-old completed the long-distance track double in London last year by taking gold in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres, will race today in a 3,000m event.
Asked if he would request organisers to provide a pace-maker for an attempt at the British or European 3,000m record, Farah told reporters: “I’m just going to leave you guys guessing.
“My aim is to win the race but I haven’t thought too much about it but I will have a chat with (coach) Alberto (Salazar), tonight.
“The most important thing for me though is not to overcook it. Moscow is what I’m getting ready for and this is just another race to get me tuned in.”