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Mo Farah ruled out of Games

Ill Mo Farah ruled out of Games

One of the biggest drawcards of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Mo Farah, won’t be competing in Glasgow because of illness.

The England camp announced this morning that the 5,000m and 10,000m gold medallist from the London Olympics two years ago would not compete after failing to shake a virus that had affected his training regime.

Farah has decided to focus on recovering in tie for the European championships in Zurich next month.

“The sickness I had two weeks ago was a big setback for me," he said.

"Training is getting better here in Font Romeu but I need another few weeks to get back to the level I was at in 2012 and 2013.

“I really wanted to add the Commonwealth titles to my Olympic and world championships but the event is coming a few weeks too soon for me as my body is telling me it's not ready to race yet.

“Best wishes to my fellow athletes in Glasgow.”