Sir Mo Farah has unexpectedly confirmed he will return to track athletics for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. After competing over the marathon since the 2017 World Athletics Championships, the 36-year-old will now make an attempt to retain the 10,000-metre Olympic crown he won in 2012 and 2016.
"After Chicago, I decided to take a nice break with my family," Farah explained on his YouTube channel. "I really enjoyed it and it's been nice to compete in the marathon over the last few years.
"To win the Chicago marathon as a major marathon, that was nice, and to finish third in the London marathon, that was ok, that was good. It's been great to run a British record and European record.
"But next year for Tokyo 2020, I've decided I'm going to be back on the track. I'm really excited to be competing back on the track and giving it a go in the 10,000m.
"Hopefully I haven't lost my speed, but I will train hard for it and see what I can do."
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