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Mo Farah confirmed he will compete in the Vitality Big Half in London on March 1
Mo Farah will launch his 2020 season in London after confirming he will run the Vitality Big Half on March 1.
Sportsmail reported last week that Farah was in talks to run in the capital and now he has signed to face off against three-time Olympic gold medallist Kenenisa Bekele.
The race will serve as early-season preparation for the Tokyo Olympics, where Farah will run the 10,000m after turning his back on the marathon.
He will be racing in Britain for the first time since his former coach Alberto Salazar was banned for anti-doping violations - a verdict that has brought renewed scrutiny on their relationship.
Farah said: 'I am really looking forward to coming back to The Vitality Big Half and kicking off my 2020 season.
'Everyone knows how much I enjoy racing in London. It's my home city and it always gives me a buzz to come back and race here.'
Farah is also expected to run at the Anniversary Games at the London Stadium in July.
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The Vitality Big Half
Created by London Marathon Events Ltd, in partnership with Sported,The Vitality Big Half is a community running festival, taking place in London in March. This one-day event offers a host of running distances, from a challenging half marathon to a free one-mile course, as well as a family-friendly festival of food, music and activities. What’s happening? Take part with friends...
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