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      Super Bowl 2022: What time is kick-off TONIGHT and how can I watch on TV and live stream?

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      SUPER Bowl LVI will be the 56th Super Bowl and the 52nd championship game in the modern era of the National Football League. It is the final game of the 2021 season and will determine the champions of the NFL season for 2021–22. 
      Fans are getting their snack ready for Super Bowl 2022, which will be on February 13, 2022
      When is Super Bowl LVI?
      This year’s Super Bowl will be the first game to be hosted at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022. 
      SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California opened in September 2020. 
      SoFi Stadium, the home of the Rams and Chargers is roughly a 20-minute drive from Los Angeles to Inglewood.
      The Los Angeles Lakers won six championships while playing in the Great Western Forum in Inglewood before moving to the Staples Center in the autumn of 1999.
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      How can I watch Super Bowl LVI?
      Super Bowl LVI will be live and televised nationally on February 13, 2022, at 6:30pm.
      Fans in the USA can view and listen to the event via the following mediums:

      Peacock
      The NFL Official App
      The Yahoo Sports App
      NFL’s Game Pass
      Sirius XM
      Westwood One
      TuneIn Radio

      For those of you in the UK, you can watch on either BBC ONE or Sky Sports Main Event.
      What teams are playing in Super Bowl LVI?
      For Super Bowl LVI, the teams competing in the championship was revealed after two penultimate kickoffs.
      To advance to the big game, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams won against the San Francisco 49ers.
      For the 2022 edition of the Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Rams will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals.
      According to fan betting site Fanduel Sportsbook, Kansas City is was formerly the favorite to win the 2022 Super Bowl, with +125 odds to lift the Lombardi Trophy.
      The Los Angeles Rams are second (+210), followed by the San Francisco 49ers (+450), and lastly the Cincinnati Bengals (+800).
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      ‘I was self destructive’ – Kelly Holmes opens up on depression, identity crisis and growing up in care in emotional post

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      OLYMPIC gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has emotionally detailed her ‘self destructive’ past in an inspirational social media post. The former Team GB athlete has used her platform to tell fans about her difficult past in a bid to inspire those in similar situations.
      Holmes posted an emotional picture of her as a child and her in army uniformCredit: Instagram / @damekellyholmes

      Holmes won two gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in AthensCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Holmes won gold in the 800m and 1500m at Athens 2004 after coming back from career-threatening injuries, and was awarded a damehood in 2005.
      She was also presented with an MBE in 1998 for services to the British Army after a ten-year contribution to the Armed Forces.
      But her astonishing achievements are made even more incredible given the challenges she faced growing up.
      And Holmes opened up about those struggles in an emotional Instagram post.
      She uploaded a picture of herself as a child next to a snap of her in army uniform and wrote: “In a children’s home until I started primary school.
      “No privileges. Grew up in a council house, did odd jobs like cleaning cars/paper rounds/shopping for elderly to get my own money.
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      “As a young girl I struggled with my identity. Grew up with my white mum,step dad,siblings and wider family (I didn’t know my biological father who’s Jamaican).
      “Joined the Army when I was 17 left when I was 27, Proud to have served for my country GB.
      “Suffered from depression,self harming and being self destructive.
      “Struggled to deal with the bereavement of my mother 2017. Breakdown 2020, Burn out 2021.
      “As a woman and a person in the public eye, I have never been confident with who I am.”
      But Holmes then went on to list her personal achievements in a bid to inspire those living in difficult circumstances that ‘anything is possible’, if they are given the opportunities to succeed.
      Holmes has spoken out about her mental battles before, and how she used to self-harm daily to ‘release the anguish’ she was feeling.
      And she finished her post with the motivational message: “GET HELP and support if you need to. SPEAK to people because you need to. DON’T GIVE UP at the first hurdle.
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      Super Bowl 2022: When is it and how can I watch on TV and live stream?

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      SUPER Bowl LVI will be the 56th Super Bowl and the 52nd championship game in the modern era of the National Football League. It is the final game of the 2021 season and will determine the champions of the NFL season for 2021–22. 
      Fans are getting their snack ready for Super Bowl 2022, which will be on February 13, 2022
      When is Super Bowl LVI?
      This year’s Super Bowl will be the first game to be hosted at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022. 
      SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California opened in September 2020. 
      SoFi Stadium, the home of the Rams and Chargers is roughly a 20-minute drive from Los Angeles to Inglewood.
      The Los Angeles Lakers won six championships while playing in the Great Western Forum in Inglewood before moving to the Staples Center in the autumn of 1999.
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      How can I watch Super Bowl LVI?
      Super Bowl LVI will be live and televised nationally on February 13, 2022, at 6:30pm.
      Fans in the USA can view and listen to the event via the following mediums:

      Peacock
      The NFL Official App
      The Yahoo Sports App
      NFL’s Game Pass
      Sirius XM
      Westwood One
      TuneIn Radio

      For those of you in the UK, you can watch on either BBC ONE or Sky Sports Main Event.
      What teams are playing in Super Bowl LVI?
      For Super Bowl LVI, the teams competing in the championship was revealed after two penultimate kickoffs.
      To advance to the big game, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams won against the San Francisco 49ers.
      For the 2022 edition of the Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Rams will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals.
      According to fan betting site Fanduel Sportsbook, Kansas City is was formerly the favorite to win the 2022 Super Bowl, with +125 odds to lift the Lombardi Trophy.
      The Los Angeles Rams are second (+210), followed by the San Francisco 49ers (+450), and lastly the Cincinnati Bengals (+800).
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      Team GB legend Greg Rutherford reveals bedtime routine ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics

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      BRITISH legend Greg Rutherford has explained how adults can replicate a child’s bedtime routine and why sleep matters ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.The 35-year-old’s routine includes at least 45 minutes of ‘no screen time’, a warm bath, listening to relaxing music, reading a book, using lavender pillow spray and getting the bedroom set up two hours before bed.
      Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford has spoken of his bedtime routine ahead of the Winter OlympicsCredit: SWNS
      Rutherford has declared he has at least 45 minutes of ‘no screen time’ before sleepingCredit: SWNS
      His insight comes after research revealed 27 per cent of UK adults have no night-time routine at all – and the average person gets just five hours of quality shut-eye a night.
      The study was commissioned by Dreams, the Official Sleep Partner to Team GB and ParalympicsGB.
      Greg Rutherford said: “As an athlete, sleep is up there with being one of the most important elements in influencing our performance, whether in training or just before a competition.
      “But as we can see from the research, many adults are struggling with a good routine and they aren’t quite nailing a good night’s sleep – which isn’t good.
      “Sleep is our superpower! Having a bedtime routine is an essential part of my evening – I call it my ‘reverse warm up’ and it follows a similar structure to my kids’ routines.”
      The research found Brits spend a total of just 12 minutes on their sleep routine a night – with preparation consisting of brushing their teeth, getting into their pyjamas, and washing their face.
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      Just over a third sit reading a book as part of their evening ritual, and one in 10 are winding down with some stretches or breathing exercises.
      However, some adults go the extra mile to get a good night’s sleep – including counting sheep, clicking their body joints, doing 100 press-ups and checking the bed for spiders.
      More than a quarter follow the exact same routine every evening, in comparison to 38 per cent of parents who said their children, age newborn to six, do the same.
      And more than a fifth agree their youngsters never have problems when it comes to drifting off to dreamland.
      It also emerges that 63 per cent agree bedtime rituals can have a positive impact on their sleep.
      In fact, eight in 10 said a good night’s sleep can improve their productivity the following day, estimating to feel 50 per cent more focused the morning after a quality kip.
      Rutherford will not feature in Beijing after his bobsleigh team missed out on selectionCredit: ReutersGREG RUTHERFORD’S TOP TIPS TO A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

      1. 45 minutes no screen time: “I do this as it’s easy to get distracted by checking emails or texts and then your brain starts whirring before sleep.”
      2. A warm bath: “This helps me relax my body, especially if I’ve been working out and need to soothe my muscles.”
      3. Listening to relaxing music: “If I know I might not be able to switch off easily, I try to listen to some relaxing music until I drift off.”
      4. Reading a book: “This helps me unwind but I’ve got a stack next to my bed which I’m yet to finish!”
      5. Using lavender pillow spray: “I use this on my kid’s pillows too because they like it and we can take it with us on trips – it reminds them of home.”
      6. Organising my bedroom: “I like to get everything sorted a couple of hours before bed – so I’m not trying to find things and accidentally perking myself up in the process.”

      And as many as three in four adults say poor sleeping habits can negatively affect both their mental and physical health.
      With people reporting that poor sleep can affect their ability to concentrate, can make them more forgetful and even impact their appetite – resulting in cravings for sugary snacks.
      Yet, nearly a quarter of adults reckon it’s been over a week since they last woke up feeling well-rested. And more than half (55 per cent) admit they don’t get enough good quality sleep.
      The research also reveals that in the lead up to their bedtime routine, adults have 23 minutes of screen time before hitting the hay, according to the OnePoll data.
      In response to the findings, Rutherford shares why sleep is his superpower, explaining his ‘reverse warm up’ including all the things he does to ‘warm down’ for bedtime, to have the best quality sleep possible and to help the nation sleep better.
      Greg also chats with fellow winter sport athletes and Dreams ambassadors, including Katie Ormerod, Greg’s bobsleigh team-mate Lamin Deen and Paralympic GB medallist Millie Knight to help the nation sleep better and find out why sleep is their hidden secret to success.
      Rutherford turned to the bobsleigh after retiring from the long jump in 2018Credit: ReutersTOP 15 THINGS BRITS DO AS PART OF THEIR SLEEPING ROUTINE

      1. Brush teeth
      2. Change into pyjamas
      3. Wash face
      4. Take off glasses
      5. Set an alarm
      6. Read a book
      7. Start routine at the same time every night
      8. Take makeup off
      9. Prep bedroom
      10. Floss
      11. Have a bath or shower
      12. Listen to music or a podcast
      13. Watch videos on phone
      14. Write a list for the next day
      15. Do stretches

      Meric Pekcan-Butcher, marketing communications manager at Dreams, added: “It’s clear to see that our busy lifestyles have an adverse impact on our sleeping routine, even more so for parents with children.
      “We want to inspire the nation and help everyone to get a good night’s sleep.
      “That’s why we’re delighted to partner with Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford and the amazing Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes to share their exclusive insights and tips on their ‘warm down’ routines.” More

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      Deon Lendore dead at 29: London 2012 medallist and three-time Olympian dies in car crash as Trinidad and Tobago mourns

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      TRIBUTES have poured in for Olympic medallist Deon Lendore after the 29-year-old died in a car crash.Lendore won bronze as part of Trinidad and Tobago’s 4x400m relay team at London 2012.
      Deon Lendore competed in the 400m at Tokyo 2020Credit: AFP
      The 29-year-old was tragically killed in a car crash in TexasCredit: Getty
      He later competed in the individual 400m at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
      The sprinter is understood to have been killed in a smash where he trains in Texas.
      The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee paid tribute to their athlete in a statement.
      It read: “Words cannot adequately express our sadness at the devastating and untimely loss of three-time Olympian and Olympic and World Championships bronze medallist Deon Lendore, who has been an inspiration and motivation to us all both on and off the track.
      “Deon has flown the Trinidad and Tobago flag with pride, honour, patriotism and an indomitable will throughout his career while helping and inspiring many. 
      “We express our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, team-mates, coaches, Abilene Club, Community of Arima and all who he would have touched.
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      “It is a sad day for the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic and Commonwealth Sport Movement.”
      Lendore also notched a relay silver at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing.
      He was a student athlete at Texas A&M University and clocked a 400m personal best of 44.36seconds back in 2014.
      Jamaican runner Natoya Goule wrote on Instagram: “I’m in total shock Deon. You broke my heart.”
      American shot-putter Darrell Hill added: “RIP Champ. Thank you for all the laughs and good vibes man.” More

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      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?

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      LONG-TIME Bears beat reporter for ESPN radio in Chicago Jeff Dickerson died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.
      Jeff Dickerson was 44 years old at the time of his death
      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?
      Dickerson had colon cancer and died in the same hospice care facility as his wife Caitlin died two years prior.
      For eight years, Caitlin Dickerson had been undergoing treatment for melanoma and associated effects. 
      Dickerson is survived by his 11-year-old son, Parker, and parents Sandy and George Dickerson, who were both graduates of Buffalo Grove High School and the University of Illinois.
      As a person, Dickerson was noted for his cheerfulness and professionalism as a reporter. 
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      Even while he battled illness, he worked to raise money for the Vaughn McClure Foundation, which he helped create to commemorate the memory of McClure, a former colleague and ESPN reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson called his wife Caitlin an “inspiration” in 2019 because she “refused to let her cancer dictate her life,” according to ESPN.
      When he was diagnosed with cancer in early 2021, he turned his resolve into a full schedule that included parenting Parker, fundraising for cancer research, and covering the Chicago Bears for ESPN internet and ESPN 1000 radio.
      He also joined the board of the Vaughn McClure Foundation, a non-profit he helped create to memorialize McClure, a former Bears beat reporter and ESPN Atlanta Falcons reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson was the emcee at the foundation’s first fundraising dinner in Chicago on October 14.
      Few in attendance were aware that his illness was progressing.
      Dickerson was in the Chicago sports market for two decadesCredit: Twitter
      What are people saying about Jeff Dickerson?
      When news of Dickerson’s death broke, he was described as “the consummate professional” by the Bears in a statement.
      “JD took a great deal of pride in his coverage of the Bears for 20 years,” said the statement, according to ESPN. “He was a true professional and even better person. JD always was one of the first media members to arrive in the press box on game day, with a hello and a smile that could brighten anyone’s day. He was one of a kind and will truly be missed.”
      Dickerson was regarded as someone who won the respect of teammates who valued his devotion to precision, according to San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Robbie Gould, who spent 11 seasons with the Bears.
      “He always wrote a true story,” said Gould. “He always wrote what was happening at the moment. He didn’t try to back the bus up over somebody. He tried to get it exactly how the story was. … I think you saw a lot of guys give him a lot of credit because they knew he would write it right.
      “He was a mentor to me as someone who aspires to get into the media world when football is over,” Gould said, “and I looked up to him.”
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      Man Utd players at all-time low with Solskjaer axe feeling like a bereavement – Carrick has tough task lifting them

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      HAVE NO DOUBT – it is going to take one Herculean effort from Michael Carrick to lift the Manchester United players for the trip to Villarreal.A very dark cloud hangs over the club and the players are feeling it.
      Michael Carrick has been appointed as Manchester United’s interim manager following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departureCredit: Rex
      Solskjaer was sacked after the Red Devils lost 4-1 against Watford at Vicarage Road on SaturdayCredit: Reuters
      This is unlike the departure of the last three Old Trafford managers.
      The players wanted David Moyes out and celebrated Ryan Giggs taking temporary charge.
      Louis van Gaal was popular with many of the players but they felt shackled by his tactics and were bored senseless by his endless repetitive training techniques and video analysis.
      In the end they just stopped looking at the private videos they were sent about their individual performances.
      While Jose Mourinho had a good first two years and could really motivate the players the toxic end left everyone at the club from top to bottom relieved to see the back of him.
      This is very different. This feels like a bereavement.
      This is Ole.
      This is Man United royalty.
      The baby-faced assassin who plundered the most famous goal in the club’s history.

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      A man who even in the darkest times, still spoke up for his players, still gave a positive front, still smiled, still clapped and waved.
      There were no tears amongst club staff when the previous three managers went, there were plenty over this weekend.
      Many managers when they are coming to the end start thrashing around and pointing fingers.
      The media nearly always gets a mouth full.
      Carrick’s first game in charge of United will come against Villarreal in the Champions League on TuesdayCredit: AFP
      Solskjaer picked up just four points from his last seven Premier League fixturesCredit: PA
      Not with Solskjaer. He remained a gentleman to the very end.
      Never once did he lose his cool in a press conference. Even when he came close a couple of times he was smiling again within seconds.
      How many managers have ever sat down and done a lengthy interview with the club’s own TV channel after they have been fired.
      The pain and emotion in his voice during that was there for all to see.
      The image of him getting out his car to hug a fan on his final drive away from Carrington said it all.
      Indeed the dressing room after the Watford game told you everything about how the players felt.
      You might have expected shouting and screaming. It was just silent, sorrowful.
      Solskjaer spoke as if he knew what was coming, as if he was saying goodbye.
      Solskjaer hugged a fan outside Carrington on Sunday after being relieved of his dutiesCredit: PA
      He told the players he still believed in them.
      He instructed them to make those same fans who were so angry at the final whistle at Vicarage Road, happy in the next game against Villarreal.
      A game he knew he would not be taking charge of.
      There is always talk of a ‘bounce’ amongst players when a manager goes.
      There is more bounce in a burst balloon than at United right now.
      The players are genuinely at an all-time low.
      They are baffled as to what to do.
      Some of them fear they have hit some sort of mental block.
      Carrick spent 12 years at Old Trafford as a player, where he scored 24 goals in 464 gamesCredit: EPA
      Can Carrick, Mike Phelan and Kieran McKenna change that on Tuesday, after all they have been the voices trying to change things for the last three months.
      While Villarreal are hardly pulling up trees right now as they stand mid-table in La Liga they have won two and drawn one of their last three games played.
      They were very unlucky to lose to a last minute goal from Cristiano Ronaldo in the Group F game at Old Trafford having lead 1-0 at the break largely out playing United.
      As the group stands the two teams are level on seven points with Atalanta on five and Youngs Boys still with the three from beating United in game one.
      Were Villarreal to beat United and Atalanta beat Young Boys then United are third.
      While United would be expected to beat Young Boys in their final game, a victory for Atalanta against Villarreal and then the abacus is out.
      Goal difference in the head to head games between United and Villarreal will be the first deciding factor as each will have won a game against each other.
      So the expected qualifying mark of ten points may not be enough.
      United sit eighth in the Premier League table after 12 games playedCredit: Reuters
      Win tomorrow however and United are through to the next stage for even if they were to lose their final game to Young Boys they are guaranteed at least second spot as their head to head results over Villarreal will be better.
      That then offers the new boss the extra incentive of Champions League knockout football come February.
      There is so much on it but is in the hands of someone with no managerial experience.
      Carrick is a good man who served United well playing 464 games over 12 seasons winning five titles and the Champions League.
      He could never have imagined, however, that he would be stood in a Manchester United jacket in the technical area as the club’s boss.
      Tasked with trying to pit his wits against a wily campaigner in Unai Emery, ten years his senior at 50 and someone who has been a manager now for 16 years with eight different clubs.
      United have better players, but as we have seen this season, other teams have had better managers and that has made a big difference.
      Carrick will be positive in his press conference about what the players can achieve in Spain tomorrow night.

      He will send out the message the fans will have wanted to hear.
      There of course will be that sense among the players of ‘do it for Ole’.
      It’s just a shame they did not do it for Ole these past three months.
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      Mo Farah targets one final summer of glory with London 2012 hero determined not to let career end on a failure

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      MO FARAH is desperate not to finish his career on a failure and plans to run at least once more in GB colours.In an interview with SunSport, Britain’s four-time Olympic gold medallist insists he has at least one more international appearance in his legs.
      Sir Mo Farah wants to compete once more in Team GB colours
      Farah wants to compete in one of the three major events next summerCredit: GETTY
      Though he turns 39 next March, Farah fancies a crack at one of the three major events crunched into next summer’s programme.
      In the space of 6-7 weeks, there are the Oregon World Championships, Birmingham Commonwealths and Munich Europeans.
      Once his left ankle heals properly – he says he is pain-free now – then Farah will decide in January if he requires to go abroad for warm-weather training.
      The last time he was seen in action was in Manchester in June at the Team GB trials where he failed to make the qualifying standard for the Tokyo Olympics.
      Asked about his future plans, Farah said: “I’m not done yet. As long as my body allows me.
      “The desire is still there, the hunger is still there. At the same time, it’s what my body can do.
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      “Obviously, I’m 38. That’s not going to lie. I’m getting on a bit but the belief is still there. I’ll see what I can do.
      “The most important thing is to take care of this injury, make sure I am right, and get back to what I can do.
      “You will see me in terms of GB. I’ve done so well for my country throughout so many years. But I won’t just put on the GB vest. You have to earn it.”
      Though he has been cut from the UK Athletics funding stream, Farah would be welcomed back into the international fold according to head coach Christian Malcolm.
      Attempting to qualify for the Paris Olympics in 2024 is off the table as Farah believes at the age of 41 he would not be competitive.
      Another London Marathon is a strong possibility and he could sign off with a farewell 26.2-mile run for the fans in the spring of 2023 – just like Paula Radcliffe did round the streets of London in 2015.
      Farah, speaking at the launch of the Huawei Watch GT 3, said: “Listen, another marathon would be nice. Maybe a half marathon somewhere or 10km. It depends.
      “I have to be realistic and be honest. Outdoors. Rather than indoors or track.
      The 38-year-old believes his body can still keep goingCredit: GETTY
      “The world champs in Oregon? Listen, I couldn’t even qualify for Tokyo – so that’s the first step you know. You cannot just say I’m going to the world champs.
      “The first step is get yourself back in there, feel comfortable where you are at.
      “You go there not just to make the team but to be able to be in a shout with the rest. Over the years, I took it for granted.”
      Farah, who has his track-and-field coaching licence, says in the future he wants to give back his knowledge and expertise to the younger generation.
      And though he couldn’t travel to Japan, he was left inspired watching 19-year-old Keely Hodgkinson win 800m silver on her Olympic debut this summer.
      Farah added: “If Tokyo had happened the way I wanted it to happen that could have been it. But because it didn’t happen, it’s different.
      Farah, however, has ruled out trying to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris
      “From my experience that I have had, I should be able to give back so much more.
      “My final races will be emotional but you have to embrace it. Everything must come to an end at some point.”
      Mo Farah was speaking at the launch of the HUAWEI Watch GT 3 fitness smartwatch, which has personalised health and fitness features. It launches in the UK on November 10 but can be pre-ordered now.
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