Luke Littler’s emotions clear on Mo Farah viral marathon darts debate – ‘Sick of this’

Darts’ world champion Luke Littler says he’s had enough of the viral debate about taking on Team GB icon Mo Farah in a unique half-marathon darts challenge

Luke Littler says he’s fed up with the online chatter about him taking on Mo Farah in a half-marathon, declaring he would fancy his chances against the Olympic icon.

Last weekend’s London Marathon, which featured Farah, Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel and former Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, has triggered debate about how other major sporting figures might perform in a major race.

The suggested half-marathon would demand both competitors stop at every mile marker and complete a 501 checkout across the 13.1-mile course. This would hinge on Farah’s skill at checking out 501 and whether the regular breaks would afford Littler sufficient time to catch the Olympian.

Littler seemed to fancy his odds, with British boxer David Allen sharing a message exchange with the 19 year old regarding the viral discussion.

“Sick of seeing this,” Littler joked. “Don’t think Mo could take out 501. Tbh [to be honest], I’d walk it after my first 501.”

Offering his view on the hypothetical battle, Allen added: “This is probably the best question I’ve been asked in my entire life. Mo Farah, maybe a 4.15/4.20 mile average, Luke Littler 12,13,14 minutes.

“Could Mo Farah take a 501 out in eight minutes, 13 times on the bounce? It’ll all come down to the doubles because you can chip away at that 501 no problem.” Allen later disclosed he was still awaiting a reply from Farah, while supporters on social media put forward cases for both sporting stars.

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One posted: “Littler by a country mile. He could walk it in about three and a half hours. Mo would still be throwing at double one on the fifth mile at that point, head completely gone, probably crying.”

Another disagreed, arguing: “Can’t see littler going 13 miles without walking it. No way is he going to run 12 min miles for 13 miles.

“Mo would have a lot more time that. Still comes down to the doubles but he would have all day to hit them.”

A third noted: “Littler does a leg of darts in a minute. If Mo never actually played darts before it could easily take 25 to 30 minutes per leg, if not longer.

“Especially if he has to do the maths by himself. Walking speed could be enough for Littler.”

Littler returns to Premier League Darts action on Thursday night in Aberdeen, where he’ll aim to triumph for a second consecutive week after beating Jonny Clayton 6-1 in last week’s final in Liverpool.