Gutted Mo Farah forced to pull out of London Marathon despite ‘extensive treatment’

On Sep 28, 2022

Sir Mo Farah has pulled out of the 2022 TCS London Marathon following a hip injury.

The four-time Olympic champion had been training well in preparation for the event on Sunday October 2 and even won the The Big Half in London earlier this month. But after being struck by injury and receiving ‘intensive treatment’, he has now been forced to withdraw from Sunday’s marathon.

Sir Mo said: “I’ve been training really hard over the past few months and I’d got myself back into good shape and was feeling pretty optimistic about being able to put in a good performance at the TCS London Marathon.

Sir Mo Farah won the The Big Half in London earlier this month
(Image: PA)

He admitted he had felt ‘pretty optimistic’ ahead of Sunday’s marathon
(Image: Getty Images)

“However, over the past 10 days I’ve been feeling pain and tightness in my right hip. I’ve had extensive physio and treatment and done everything I can to be on the Start Line but it hasn’t improved enough to compete on Sunday.

“It’s really disappointing to have to withdraw after a good last few months and after my win at The Big Half but also because I love racing in front of my home crowd in London who always give all of us athletes such amazing support.

“I wish everyone taking part on Sunday a good run and I hope to be back out there with you in April 2023.”

Event Director of the TCS London Marathon Hugh Brasher was also quick to offer his sympathies.

Brasher commented: “We are so sorry that Sir Mo is not fit to run on Sunday. We wish him a very speedy recovery and hope to see him running the 2023 TCS London Marathon in April next year.”

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