2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil Aug 05-21,2016 - Britain's Mo Farah Wins Gold Medal in the Men's 5000 Metres Saturday Aug 20,2016

His legs were tired, but Britain's Mo Farah produced blistering pace in the final straight to become the first man in 40 years to retain the two Olympic distance titles - 5000 Metres and 10000 Metres

The victory sealed a distance double for Mo Farah last achieved when Viren triumphed in the 1972 and 1976 Games in Munich and Montreal.

The 33-year-old, who fought back from a stumble to claim the 10000m last week, said his victory in the 5000m on Saturday night had been the most satisfying of the four golds

Britain's Mo Farah won his second straight 5,000m in 13min 3.30sec to match the feat of Finland's Lasse Viren who retained the same Olympic titles in 1976

"Oh my God I can't believe it," said Farah. "It's every athlete's dream but I can't believe it.

"My legs were tired after the 10,000m and people had to bring me food in my room.

"This is the most satisfying win of the four, it is incredible."

Kenyan-born American Paul Chelimo took silver in a personal best of 13:03.90. He was initially disqualified but quickly reinstated.

Ethiopian Hagos Gebrehiwet claimed bronze in 13:04.35.