RIO DE JANEIRO — Mo Farah of Britain became the first man in 40 years to win gold medals in the 5,000 and 10,000-meter races in two separate Olympic Games.
He won the 5,000 on Saturday night with his trademark fast finish. Paul Chelimo of the United States won the silver and Hagos Gebrhiwet of Ethiopia the bronze.
Last early on, Farah slowly moved his way up the field, finally joining the leaders with five laps to go. The field was still tightly bunched at the bell when he unleashed his devastating kick to win going away.