Mo farah is a legend

[The Wookiee]

Sky making up for their lack of Olympic coverage, now running a piece about how Sky invented the "MoBot" celebration !

 

[JCL666]

Came to this country as a kid and could barely speak the language. He has gone on to become the most successful British distance runner ever.

European Champion. World Champion. Olympic Champion.

Sounds like a legend to me. I think he's brilliant.

 

[Napper]

Sky making up for their lack of Olympic coverage, now running a piece about how Sky invented the "MoBot" celebration !

James cordon should of had royalties on it

 

[crasher]

In his field I'm sure but not yet a legend for me. Legends are people that the world will talk of in 100 years time.

For me that is Bradman, Ali, maybe Warne, Pele, maybe Messi, maybe Roger Bannister, maybe Bolt but not sure in 100 years time Mo will be talked of. That is no disrespect to him either but legend is a very exclusive club.

Possibly also people like Frosby (as in the Frosby flop in high jump) as innovators of sport who started to do things that everyone copied

Fosbury. (obviously wasn't enough of a legend for you to remember his name).

 

[The Large One]

Have you just seen John Inverdale checking out Denise Lewis's arse in the studio as Mo crossed the finishing line!

Well, quite...




but he missed a trick here...

 

[Smithy]

Can he challenge Bradley Wiggins for Sports Personality of the Year or has 'Wiggo' still got it in the bag?

 

[RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased)]

Mo Farrah IS A LEGEND end of.
When you win double Olympic gold.
When you win those golds at gruelling long distance.
When you win those gruelling races and beat the Africans in the process.
The man brought me close to tears tonight. He can only go on to cement his legendary status in further olympics, but a legend he is.

 

[Tooting Gull]

As others have said, Sports Personality is a sideshow. But since it's a sideshow that will be happening, I don't think anyone would argue with a Wiggins/Farah/Ennis 1-2-3.

 

[El Presidente]

Mo had the whole country shouting and screaming at the tellybox tonight, gave people a sense of pride in our country, and showed humility and class when winning.

 

[El Presidente]

As others have said, Sports Personality is a sideshow. But since it's a sideshow that will be happening, I don't think anyone would argue with a Wiggins/Farah/Ennis 1-2-3.

I agree, but from next Saturday onwards it's ten months non-stop of the kiss the badge mercenaries on our back pages.

 

[Blackadder]

As others have said, Sports Personality is a sideshow. But since it's a sideshow that will be happening, I don't think anyone would argue with a Wiggins/Farah/Ennis 1-2-3.

Will be an interesting one won't it? Hoy must have a good shout for the top 3 and the sailor whose name inexplicably escapes me at the moment.

People text in their votes don't they? Wouldn't be surprised if people went for Murray !!!!

 

[Tooting Gull]

I agree, but from next Saturday onwards it's ten months non-stop of the kiss the badge mercenaries on our back pages.

Indeed. I wonder if they realise how far their stock has fallen in relative terms (almost certainly not).

That said, as we know honour and courage does exist in football, you just have to look a bit harder. I was at the Peterhead v Rangers game today (great occasion BTW), the part-timers did themselves and their town proud against a team packed with internationals, earning 10 times what they are on.

 

[Medwayseagull]

James cordon should of had royalties on it

BBC presenter claiming it was with Clare Balding who suggested it !

 

[IanH]

She did on James cordon's League of their own, which is on Sky so everyone is right, or spinning it to the own benefit.

 

[pork pie]

Just watching his interview on TV.

Hopefully, Mo together with Jessica Ennis, will be a major influence on "normal" kids (e.g. not those with access to elite sports) to "inspire a generation" and create the much heralded "legacy" from this Games. People like Bolt will also help internationally. Our Athletics set-up needs to grasp the opportunity to re-establish itself on the world stage in the coming years.

 

[Sir Norman Gull]

We were at the Olympic Park today to see the the Handball bronze match, and passed the BBC studios(Containers that reminded me of Withers!) -a crowd was gathering waiting for Mo to finish his TV interview and go downstairs to be interviewed on Radio 2 by Chris Evans,an area which is open to viewing by the public.This made my Olympics to be able to see Mo displaying both his Gold Medals and doing the Mobot to an adoring crowd-such a nice eloquent gentleman,Mo that is not Chris Evans!!

 

[Max Paper]

Mo Farah has been the highlight of the Olympics for me. Bolt has smashed it, team GB have done us all proud but Mo Farah's face when crossing the line in the 5000 meters will be the image I remember! Just something about the guy, thoroughly likeable chap, I'd go as far as to say I love him.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Mo Farah has been the highlight of the Olympics for me. Bolt has smashed it, team GB have done us all proud but Mo Farah's face when crossing the line in the 5000 meters will be the image I remember! Just something about the guy, thoroughly likeable chap, I'd go as far as to say I love him.

I loved the line about how his wife is expecting twins next week and they now have a medal each.

 

[vegster]

Just watching his interview on TV.

Hopefully, Mo together with Jessica Ennis, will be a major influence on "normal" kids (e.g. not those with access to elite sports) to "inspire a generation" and create the much heralded "legacy" from this Games. People like Bolt will also help internationally. Our Athletics set-up needs to grasp the opportunity to re-establish itself on the world stage in the coming years.

Without being too personal, should we dump Pork Pies as a nation ?