Poll: is Mo Farah Britain's greatest athlete? The 30-year-old confirmed his status as arguably the greatest British athlete of all time by claiming his second gold of the World Championships in Moscow on Friday night. A thrilling 5,000 metres victory sealed a second twin triumph following his two golds at London 2012. Only Ethiopian great Kenenisa Bekele has previously won both long-distance crowns at the Olympics and the World Championships. But how does Farah compare with other GB greats such as Seb Coe, Daley Thompson or Kelly Holmes? Is Farah now the greatest?