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Sir Mo Farah is one of the United Kingdom's most decorated athletes, famous for his historic 'double-double' achievement. Which of the following statements correctly describes this achievement according to the official records?

  1. He won gold medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic GamesAnswer
  2. B
    He won gold medals in the 800 and 1,500 metres at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games
  3. C
    He won gold medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at both the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
  4. D
    Dame Kelly Holmes won gold medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Answer

Mo Farah won gold medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
The correct answer identifies that Mo Farah won gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at both the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics, which is a key fact in the official Life in the UK handbook.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific athlete mentioned in the official handbook for distance running success.
The athlete is Sir Mo Farah.
The Life in the UK handbook highlights Mo Farah as a key figure in British athletics for long-distance events.
2
Recall the specific distances associated with his Olympic gold medals.
The distances are the 5,000 metres and the 10,000 metres.
Mo Farah's primary success came in these two specific track events.
3
Identify the specific Olympic Games where he achieved the 'double-double' (winning both events twice).
The Games are London 2012 and Rio 2016.
He won both titles in London and successfully defended both in Rio de Janeiro.

Key Concept

Mo Farah's Olympic success in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres.
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