London: Mo Farah England has vowed to end his career in a high tone despite failing to get the opportunity to defend the 10,000 m Olympic crown in Tokyo.
Farah won twice 5,000 m and 10,000 m at the London and Rio Olympics.
But the 38-year-old player will not compete in Japan after failing in his final qualifying offer in Manchester on Friday.
It was a devastating blow to Farah, but he was determined not to stay away from athletics until he enjoyed a “massive” moment.
“Currently in my career, I feel like I’m not finished.
I know I can do it and I will not end it like this,” Farah told Talksport on Monday.
“I want to end it with something big.
Even though it’s clear that nothing will be as big as the Olympics, I want to go back and do something great.” That’s what champions.
You must continue, you must discuss many obstacles and you have to push.
“At this time, it’s difficult, but I’ll continue.
You will see the smile again.” After the Olympic heroic in 2012 and 2016, Farah admitted his failure to qualify for Tokyo came as a surprise.
“The Olympics only come every four years and when the opportunity comes, you have to take it, but this is a reality now, I will not.
I am very disappointed,” he said.
“But I’ve said since the first day, if I can’t compete with the best out there, I won’t bother.
If I can’t do it, why did I appear just to make it on the team? I won’t do that.”