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The Real Mo Farah
Sir Mo Farah reveals the shocking truth about his childhood, the journey he made from Somaliland to the UK as a young boy, and the subsequent years that led to him winning two gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics.
Last on
Wed 27 Jul 202200:15
Clips
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Mo Farah on reconnecting with his mother Aisha
Duration: 01:31
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Mo at the first flat he lived in when he came to London
Duration: 01:07
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Mo Farah's story
Duration: 01:20
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Trailer: The Real Mo Farah
Duration: 00:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Leo Burley |
| Producer | Leo Burley |
| Producer | Hannah Richards |
| Executive Producer | Marvyn Benoit |
| Executive Producer | Shona Thompson |
| Executive Producer | Zad Rogers |
| Production Company | Atomized Studios |
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