Olympic Champion Seeks To Book Return To Games In 10,000m

By Doug Binder, DyeStat Editor

It's been a while since Mo Farah took to the track for a 10,000-meter race. 

But the two-time defending Olympic champion, now 38 years old, is taking a swing at another opportunity to compete in a global final. 

Saturday's Eurpean 10,000m Cup also serves as the British Olympic Trials in the event, which will be held in Birmingham. 

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After winning the 2017 IAAF World Championship in the 5,000 and 10,000 in London, Farah turned his attention primarily to the roads and marathons. 

He has not run a 10,000 on the track in three years and he needs to run 27:28 to secure an Olympic Games qualifying time. 

Marc Scott and Sam Atkin, who both train in the U.S. and have obtained the Olympic standard, are also looking for spots on Team Great Britain.