SIR MO FARAH is heading into the Welsh Castle as a campmate on I’m A Celebrity.
The double double Olympic gold medallist is a self-confessed fan of the show, and is said to be have been inspired by sprint star Linford Christie to enter.
Mo Farah is taking part in I’m A Celebrity 2020
How fast does Mo Farah run?
Farah, 37, was born in Somalia and moved to Britain at the age of eight.
The running superstar won gold in the 5km and 10km at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
His personal best over 5km is 12mins 53.11secs, recorded in Monaco in 2011.
While Sir Mo’s best 10km (6.2miles) time is 26mins 46.57secs, also recorded in 2011.
He is the British record holder in both events as well as in the 3,000 metres, 7mins 32.62secs, and two miles, 8mins 7.85secs.
Sir Mo is British and European record holder over 1500metres with a time of 3mins 28.81secs.
In September 2020 he broke the world record for a 1 hour run – clocking in 21,330 metres (13.25 miles).
Over the course of a marathon (26.2miles), his best time is 2hour 5min 11secs, set in Chicago in 2018.
He hopes to defend his 10,000metres title at the rescheduled Olympics in Tokyo 2021
What is his net worth?
Farah has a net worth of approximately £4million.
In 2013 Farah was awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list for services to athletics.
He was knighted by the Queen in the 2017 New Year Honours.
Mo Farah’s 10,000m Olympic gold at London 2012Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
When does I’m A Celebrity start on ITV?
I’m A Celebrity now has a confirmed start date of THIS SUNDAY (November 15, 2020) at 9pm on ITV.
I’m A Celebrity is on every night at 9pm for around three weeks, with the exact date of the final yet to be revealed.
You can catch up with any episodes you miss on the ITV Hub.
Who is in the I’m A Celebrity 2020 line-up?
The show will see 10 celebrities taking part including Farah.
He’s hoping to be crowned Knight and King of the Castle.
The Sun started revealing who would be on the show back in September 2020.
Here’s who has been officially confirmed to be taking part:
I’m A Celebrity reveals 2020’s stars in warm new outfits as Jessica Plummer and co head to Wales
Source: Athletics - thesun.co.uk
