Britain's Mo Farah won his third world 10,000 metres title with a fantastic performance in front of his own adoring fans in London yesterday.

The multiple world and Olympic champion held off a determined assault from a group of Africans who forced the pace from the start.

Farah stayed with them and survived two stumbles on a blistering final lap before delivering the trademark surge that nobody in the world can live with.

He finished clear in 26 minutes 49.51 seconds - the fastest time in the world this year.

Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda was second in 26:49.94 with Paul Tanui of Kenya third in 26:50.60.

Mo Farah of Britain reacts after winning the race.Mo Farah of Britain reacts after winning the race.

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