Mo Farah Named 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
British Olympic legend Mo Farah was named 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year in Liverpool on Sunday.
BBC Sportย confirmed the victory for the athlete, who is ending his successful track and field career to concentrate on road races.
The 34-year-old beat runner-up World Superbike championย Jonathan Rea andย Paralaympic superstarย Jonnie Peacock, who came third.
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Farah was unable to attend the event at theย Echo Arena, leaving American sprint legend Michael Johnson to collect the famous trophy.
Perย BBC Sport, Johnson said:ย
"It's well deserved.ย This year, he came into his home championships, his last race on the track, and still delivered.ย Over the years, he's dominated. He's out there by himself and always got the tactics right."
Farah leaves the track after winningย World Championship gold in the 10,000 metres for the third time in a row.
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