Turns out the old adage is true.

Sir Mo Farah insists it is the right time to quit the track despite missing out on a fairytale finale.

An emotional Sir Mo Farah broke down in tears after missing out on a fairytale finale at the World Championships.

Mo Farah dragged himself out of bed at 6am to move a step closer to the double-double by cruising through his 5,000 metres heat at the World Championships in Moscow.

Laura Reynolds expressed extreme disappointment in finishing 31st in the women’s 20k walk at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow.