Cairess: I've got big ambitions and the first is to break Mo's record

FOR virtually three-quarters of his marathon debut in London last year, Emile Cairess’s sole thought was how to catch Mo Farah.

- Matt Majendie

Farah may have finally run his last race but, having eclipsed him on debut, it is Farah that still remains in the sights of Cairess, at least in terms of times.

The 26-year-old from Bradford has been tipped as Britain’s next Farah — although more on the road than track — and does not mind the comparison. He also is plotting to break Farah’s British record of 2:05.11, perhaps as soon as Sunday’s London Marathon.

“I definitely want to break Mo’s record,” he said. “I want to run as fast as possible, and I feel like I can run a lot quicker than that. I’ve got big ambitions.”

His primary goal over the 26.2 miles in the capital this weekend is to run his best race possible, the knock-on effect of which could be a British record and also booking his place at the Paris Olympics. He is favourite to be the best of the Brits and, subsequently, the next Mo.