Mo Farah's new career after running retirement, net worth, horrific childhood trauma

Sir Mo Farah, one of the world's most illustrious distance runners, has navigated a life that mirrors the intensity of a marathon. His journey from Somalia to Britain has been marked by both extraordinary achievements and profound hardship.

The nation stood still when Sir Mo captured gold . The is on the horizon and it is an event which is synonymous with Farah. However, he will not be competing as he announced his retirement in September 2023 after a final flourish at the Great North Run. But beyond his magnificent sporting prowess, there's more to be explored in Farah's compelling narrative - Express Sport takes a look at his fascinating life.

Last summer Farah stunned the public with a revelation that shook the sports world. The bombshell came through his extraordinary BBC documentary 'The Real Mo Farah', where he disclosed that he had been trafficked into the UK under false pretences and made to work for a woman in Hounslow as a child.

He said: "Most people know me as Mo Farah but it's not my name or it's not the reality. The real story is I was born in Somaliland, north of Somalia, as Hussein Abdi Kahin. Despite what I've said in the past, my parents never lived in the UK. When I was four my dad was killed in the civil war, as a family, we were torn apart. I was separated from my mother, and I was brought into the UK illegally under the name of another child called Mohamed Farah."

In an emotional segment of the interview, he disclosed that after arriving in the UK, the woman who had taken him shredded the one piece of paper with his family's contact details, threatening him by saying: "If you ever want to see your family again, don't say anything."

The BBC's attempt to elicit a response from the woman who assumed guardianship over Farah during his childhood was met with silence as she opted not to respond to the allegations with a comment.

Endorsements have contributed significantly to Farah's net worth post-retirement, propelling him to financial success. Throughout his stellar career, and now in its twilight, Farah clinched lucrative deals with prestigious brands such as Nike, Huawei, BandM, and charitable organisation Save the Children among others.

His sponsorships expanded across major names like Lucozade, Bupa, Virgin Media, and Quorn. These lucrative deals, believed to rake in millions at the height of his athletic prowess, combined with savvy investments, have led to a reported net worth of approximately £3.76m.

He is now in the process of chasing new business and sporting ventures, starting with a unique running event he is pushing with all of his might.

After hanging up his running shoes, Farah embarked on a novel enterprise, the launch of RunGP, which can be likened to a fusion of marathon running and the adrenaline-pumping world of F1 racing. This team-based running event is set to take place on F1 circuits around the globe, with the opening race of the year scheduled for May 9th and 10th at Qatar's Lusail International Circuit.

Speaking on the state of athletics today, Farah revealed to his concern for the sport's appeal. He said: "When I watch athletics, to me, it's not as exciting as it once was.

"How do we make athletics exciting? How do we make running exciting? How do you make running this big global event?

"And that's what we're trying, in every way. But this idea really is to make this league something that has never been heard of and make history."