Mo Farah net worth: What is the Sports Personality of the Year worth?

MO FARAH – Britain’s most successful distance runner – won Sports Personality of the Year last night. How much is the Olympic champion worth?

By Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz /

Farah – who was at home looking after his sick son during the announcement – appeared via video link to accept his win.

The champion, who claimed his third consecutive world 10,00 metres title in August, was surprised at his win.

He said: ’”I didn't see this coming, I thought I wasn't going to win it.

“You look at this year and Jonnie Peacock, Anthony Joshua, Lewis Hamilton, it's been incredible. When you see that list and put yourself in there, you think, 'I might finish top three, maybe.”

He was not the only one surprised to win the title, with bookmakers putting his odds at 50-1, with Anthony Joshua being the favourite.

Farah added: “It means everything to me. I owe it to my country and I know I get the cheers on the track. It encourages me every day to keep grafting.”

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SURPRISE: Mo Farah won Sports Personality of the Year 2017

What is Mo Farah’s net worth?

Farah, born in Mogadishu, Somalia, is the most successful British Olympic track athlete in modern history, having bagged four gold medals.

The GB champion retired from track on August 24, and will now draw his focus to marathons.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Farah’s net worth is $5 million dollars (£3.8 million).

Farah has been on top of his game, meaning his money comes from Prize Money winnings, salary and lucrative sponsorship deals.

He also has a deal with Virgin Media, which is thought to earn him £1million a year.

For example, Virgin paid him £250,000 to run in a half marathon in the UK at the start of 2013.

He also has deals with Lucozade, Bupa, Quorn and Nike.

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SIR MO FARAH joined Arsenal star Danny Welbeck and manager Arsene Wenger at the training ground today.
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    His success is undisputed, having been on a 10 global title-streak.

    The streak ended in his final championship track race, when he finished in second pace in the 2017 5000m final.

    Farah is also the first British athlete to win two gold medals at the same world championship.

    The runner achieved the double-double by winning the 5000, and and 10,000m races in 2016 Rio de Janeiro, defending his title from London 2012.

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    GOLD: Farah won gold at the 10,000m race in 2016 Rio de Janeiro

    Mo Farah’s best achievements:

    Daegu, South Korea 2011 World Championships, 10,000m, silver medal

    Daegu, South Korea 2011 World Championships, 5,000m, gold medal

    London 2012 Olympics – 10,000m, gold medal

    London 2012 Olympics – 5,000m, gold medal

    Olympics 2016: Team GB Winners

     
    The Team GB Olympic medals winners, from Rio 2016
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    Mo Farah became only the second man to retain the 5,000m and 10,000m titles as he triumphed in both events in Rio winning GOLD Getty Images
    Mo Farah became only the second man to retain the 5,000m and 10,000m titles as he triumphed in both events in Rio winning GOLD

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      NET WORTH: Mo Farah’s net worth is around £3.8million

      Moscow Russia, 2013 World Championships, 10,000m, gold medal

      Moscow Russia 2013 World Championships, 5,000m, gold medal

      Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics – 5,000, gold medal

      Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics – 10,000, gold medal

      Farah made his marathon debut on April 13, 2014 in London, where he finished in 2:08:21.

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