World Athletics Championships | 'Always Golden': Twitter lauds Mo Farah after loss in farewell race

Mo Farah's final race as a track athlete did not have the 'golden' ending he and his legion of admirers were hoping for. Farah lost his world 5,000 metres title to Ethiopia's Muktar Edris on Saturday.

Seeking a fitting end to his matchless long-distance racing career before moving to marathon running, the 34-year-old Briton's bid for a fifth straight global 10,000/5,000m double was scuppered as he had to settle for the silver.

Though Farah's farewell just fell short of the dream finale, twitter was full of praise and respect for the legend. 

The mayor of London Sadiq Khan took to Twitter to congratulate Farah on an exceptional career.

He is still an all-time great & a hero around the world. Take a bow, Londoner & legend, Sir @Mo_Farah. #OneMoMile #London2017 #LondonIsOpen pic.twitter.com/bkuCrjNPNb

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) August 12, 2017

London stadium took the blame for the result claiming they were not 'worthy' of a Farah victory. 

Mo Farah, we are not worthy. Thank you. Always golden.

#london2017 #BeTheNext #mobot #onelasttime pic.twitter.com/hsoesqer2t

— London Stadium (@LondonStadium) August 12, 2017

The fans remembered his fantastic career and achievements.

Respect Mo Farah pic.twitter.com/WHFR39alJA

— Novo (@mariananovo3933) August 12, 2017

What a career!

Determination, focus & relentless commitment personified.

An inspiration.

Icon.

Thank you Mo!#farah #icon #London2017

— Scott Bissett (@scott_bissett) August 12, 2017

I will remember #MoFarah He is forever a legend. He got 10 gold and two silver medals. I'm so proud of you!! @Mo_Farah pic.twitter.com/sQ5ucfHoKI

— Naima___ (@MONSTERRRRR_91) August 13, 2017

both Bolt and Farah for me. Two of the greatest athletes of all time. Legends. #mofarah #bolt pic.twitter.com/y4BJ26iUgc

— Faim Mansoori (@faimmansoori) August 13, 2017

Mo Farah and Usain Bolt ended their global career by not winning.

But both are to be remembered.

— Mohd Aswad Abas™ (@swadabas) August 13, 2017

While some fans could not simply believe the result...

Seriously what happened tonight?! #bolt #Farah Real history is not made in one race #legends pic.twitter.com/1uU3HWBXsG

— Damaride McConnell (@Damaride_) August 12, 2017

...some got philosophical about it.

They finally got him. Like Bolt last week it shows there are no such thing as fairytales. Thats why you gotta love sport #farah

— Martin Rea (@martyrea23) August 12, 2017