Mo Farah, Pre Classic 10,000m, photo by PhotoRun.netFarah to open with 1500 m
LOS ANGELES (USA): Four time Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah will start his outdoor track season on Thursdayat the USATF 2017 Distance Classic. He is entered in the 1500 m, where also Matt Centrowitz declared his participation. In the programme 4 distances for men and women (800 m, 1500 m, 5000 m, steeple) at the . More Brits are also entered, for example Charlie Grice in the 800 m, Laura Weightman in 5000 m debut. In women 800 m Lynsey Sharp with US elite Brenda Martinez, Chanelle Price and Jenny Simpson. The meet will be held at Bill Henry Track in Jack Kemp Stadium, a facility that was originally built as a training venue for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
