Farah wins Great North Run

LONDON — Britain’s Mo Farah claimed an unprecedented third consecutive victory in the Great North Run half-marathon in northeast England Sunday. The four-time Olympic champion pulled clear of America’s Dathan Ritzenhein to complete the course between Newcastle and South Shields in a time of one hour and four seconds. Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot won the women’s race in her first half-marathon, edging out compatriot Priscah Jeptoo. Farah’s victory in the world’s biggest half-marathon came after he completed a second consecutive Olympic double in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters in Rio de Janeiro. Farah, 33, endeared himself to the large crowds watching by mimicking the goal celebration of former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer as he finished, raising his right hand in the air. Shearer tweeted his approval, writing: “Love it @Mo_Farah!” — AFP