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Mo Farah dismisses retirement after hip injury rules him out of London Marathon

Mo Farah has pulled out of Sunday’s TCS London Marathon due to a hip injury, but has dismissed any suggestion he could now retire.

The four-time Olympic champion, 39, suffered a problem with his right hip in training and will not be fit.

He 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 London Marathon.

‘However, over the past ten 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.’

Farah, preparing for his first marathon since 2019, looked in promising form in winning The Big Half this month.

There had been talk over his future going into Sunday’s race, but Farah says he intends to return to the London Marathon in 2023 when the event reverts to April.

He added: ‘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, 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.’

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Race director, Hugh Brasher said: ‘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 TCS London Marathon next year.’

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