Sunday, August 5, 2012

Triple night of triumph for Team GB in track and field

August 4, 2012 -- Updated 2205 GMT (0605 HKT)
Mo Farah celebrates his stunning victory in the men's 10,000 meters at the Olympics Stadium.
Mo Farah celebrates his stunning victory in the men's 10,000 meters at the Olympics Stadium.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Britain win three gold medals on second night of track and field
  • Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah and Greg Rutherford triumph
  • Hosts claim six golds overall on eighth day of Olympic competition
  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce retains Olympic 100m title for Jamaica

(CNN) -- Britain claimed three gold medals in an astonishing night of track and field action in the Olympic Stadium Saturday.

Mo Farah rounded off a triumphant night for the hosts with a storming victory in the men's 10,000 meters after Games poster girl Jessica Ennis delivered in the heptathlon and a surprise victory for Greg Rutherford in the long jump.

Ennis, who held an unassailable lead after the sixth event, the javelin, treated the 80,000 capacity crowd to a thrilling finish in the concluding 800m, sprinting clear of her rivals to win in two minutes 8.65 seconds.

It left her just 45 points shy of the magic 7,000 points barrier and 327 ahead of world champion Tatyana Chernova of Russia.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates winning the gold in the women's 100-meter final on Saturday, August 4. Check out Day 7 of competition from Friday, August 3. The Games run through August 12. See all the action as it unfolds here.Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates winning the gold in the women's 100-meter final on Saturday, August 4. Check out Day 7 of competition from Friday, August 3. The Games run through August 12. See all the action as it unfolds here.
The U.S. swimming team reacts to winning gold in the 4x100-meter medley relay.The U.S. swimming team reacts to winning gold in the 4x100-meter medley relay.
Nikola Raden of Serbia takes a shot at goal during a men's preliminary round water polo match against the United States.Nikola Raden of Serbia takes a shot at goal during a men's preliminary round water polo match against the United States.
Sprinters explode out of the starting blocks in the in the women's 100-meter final.Sprinters explode out of the starting blocks in the in the women's 100-meter final.
Jessica Ennis of Great Britain is overcome with emotion after winning gold in the women's heptathlon.Jessica Ennis of Great Britain is overcome with emotion after winning gold in the women's heptathlon.
Michel Torneus of Sweden competes in the men's long jump final.Michel Torneus of Sweden competes in the men's long jump final.
Andrey Demanov of Russia celebrates during the men's 94kg weightlifting final.Andrey Demanov of Russia celebrates during the men's 94kg weightlifting final.
Spain's rightwing Victor Tomas Gonzalez jumps to shoot during the men's preliminary handball match against Hungary.Spain's rightwing Victor Tomas Gonzalez jumps to shoot during the men's preliminary handball match against Hungary.
Mohamed Farah of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in men's 10,000-meter final.Mohamed Farah of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in men's 10,000-meter final.
Greg Rutherford of Great Britain on his way to winning the gold medal in the men's long jump final.Greg Rutherford of Great Britain on his way to winning the gold medal in the men's long jump final.
Michael Phelps, center, competes in the men's 4x100-meter medley relay final.Michael Phelps, center, competes in the men's 4x100-meter medley relay final.
Left to right: Mamadou Kasse Hanne of Senegal and David Greene of Great Britain after competing in the men's 400-meter hurdles semifinal. Greene advanced; Hanne did not.Left to right: Mamadou Kasse Hanne of Senegal and David Greene of Great Britain after competing in the men's 400-meter hurdles semifinal. Greene advanced; Hanne did not.
China's Sun Yang reacts after he took gold in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle final.China's Sun Yang reacts after he took gold in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle final.
Athletes start in the women's 100-meter semifinal at Olympic Stadium.Athletes start in the women's 100-meter semifinal at Olympic Stadium.
Nadine Muller of Germany competes in the final of the women's discus throw.Nadine Muller of Germany competes in the final of the women's discus throw.
Left to right: Australian center Aron Baynes, British forward Dan Clark and British forward Robert Archibald eye the ball during a men's preliminary round group B basketball match.Left to right: Australian center Aron Baynes, British forward Dan Clark and British forward Robert Archibald eye the ball during a men's preliminary round group B basketball match.
Courtney Hurley of the United States celebrates after she and her teammates defeated Russia in the the bronze medal match, 31-30, in women's epee team fencing.Courtney Hurley of the United States celebrates after she and her teammates defeated Russia in the the bronze medal match, 31-30, in women's epee team fencing.
Maria Antonelli of Brazil dives for the ball during a women's beach volleyball round-of-16 match between Brazil and the Czech Republic.Maria Antonelli of Brazil dives for the ball during a women's beach volleyball round-of-16 match between Brazil and the Czech Republic.
Andrey Demanov of Russia celebrates during the men's 94 kilogram weightlifting final.Andrey Demanov of Russia celebrates during the men's 94 kilogram weightlifting final.
Susannah Scanlan of the United States celebrates her team's 31-30 victory against Russia in the bronze medal match in women's epee team fencing.Susannah Scanlan of the United States celebrates her team's 31-30 victory against Russia in the bronze medal match in women's epee team fencing.
Franziska Goltz of Germany competes in laser radial women's sailing in Weymouth, England.Franziska Goltz of Germany competes in laser radial women's sailing in Weymouth, England.
Dani Samuels of Australia competes in the women's discus throw final.Dani Samuels of Australia competes in the women's discus throw final.
Australian center Aron Baynes, left, British forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu, center, and Australian forward David Andersen, right, vie during a men's preliminary round group B basketball match.Australian center Aron Baynes, left, British forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu, center, and Australian forward David Andersen, right, vie during a men's preliminary round group B basketball match.
China's Sun Yang reacts after winning gold in the men's 1500-meter freestyle final.China's Sun Yang reacts after winning gold in the men's 1500-meter freestyle final.
Competitors prepare for the start of the women's 4x100-meter medley relay.Competitors prepare for the start of the women's 4x100-meter medley relay.
Jessica Ennis of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in the women's heptathlon.Jessica Ennis of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in the women's heptathlon.
Christopher Tomlinson of Great Britain competes in the men's long jump final.Christopher Tomlinson of Great Britain competes in the men's long jump final.
Dani King of Great Britain celebrates winning the gold medal and breaking the world record in women's team pursuit track cycling.Dani King of Great Britain celebrates winning the gold medal and breaking the world record in women's team pursuit track cycling.
Greece's David Kavelasvili competes during the men's 94-kilogram group B weightlifting event.Greece's David Kavelasvili competes during the men's 94-kilogram group B weightlifting event.
A performer dressed in a Union Flag suit and holding a mock Olympic flame entertains crowds on the South Bank in London.A performer dressed in a Union Flag suit and holding a mock Olympic flame entertains crowds on the South Bank in London.
Members of Great Britain's women's hockey team slump to the ground after losing to China during a preliminary match.Members of Great Britain's women's hockey team slump to the ground after losing to China during a preliminary match.
France's Delphine Reau competes in the women's trap shooting final at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London. She won the bronze medal.France's Delphine Reau competes in the women's trap shooting final at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London. She won the bronze medal.
Mexican defender Israel Jimenez, left, challenges Senegalese forward Kalidou Yero in a men's football quarterfinal match at Wembley Stadium in London.Mexican defender Israel Jimenez, left, challenges Senegalese forward Kalidou Yero in a men's football quarterfinal match at Wembley Stadium in London.
The United States' Deron Williams shoots during a men's basketball preliminary round match against Lithuania.The United States' Deron Williams shoots during a men's basketball preliminary round match against Lithuania.
Robert Forstemann of Germany, left, competes against Njisane Nicholas Phillip of Trinidad and Tobago during the men's sprint round-of-eight cycling event.Robert Forstemann of Germany, left, competes against Njisane Nicholas Phillip of Trinidad and Tobago during the men's sprint round-of-eight cycling event.
Australia's Corey Cogdell, sporting the map of her country on her glasses, competes in the women's trap shooting final.Australia's Corey Cogdell, sporting the map of her country on her glasses, competes in the women's trap shooting final.
Peter Kirkbride of Great Britain competes in the men's 94-kilogram weightlifting final.Peter Kirkbride of Great Britain competes in the men's 94-kilogram weightlifting final.
Tara Whitten, Gillian Carleton and Jasmin Glaesser of Canada celebrate as they win the bronze medal in women's team pursuit track cycling.Tara Whitten, Gillian Carleton and Jasmin Glaesser of Canada celebrate as they win the bronze medal in women's team pursuit track cycling.
Brazil's Leandro Damiao, left, vies with Honduras' Maynor Figueroa during a men's football quarterfinal match at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Brazil's Leandro Damiao, left, vies with Honduras' Maynor Figueroa during a men's football quarterfinal match at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
William Priddy, left, spikes as Russia's Nikolay Apalikov, center, and Maxim Mikhaylov, right, attempt to block during a men's preliminary pool B volleyball match.William Priddy, left, spikes as Russia's Nikolay Apalikov, center, and Maxim Mikhaylov, right, attempt to block during a men's preliminary pool B volleyball match.
The United States' Kobe Bryant jumps with the ball during a men's preliminary round group A basketball match against Lithuania.The United States' Kobe Bryant jumps with the ball during a men's preliminary round group A basketball match against Lithuania.
Jaime Nielsen, Alison Shanks and Lauren Ellis of New Zealand in action during the women's team pursuit track cycling first round heat against Belarus.Jaime Nielsen, Alison Shanks and Lauren Ellis of New Zealand in action during the women's team pursuit track cycling first round heat against Belarus.
Roniel Iglesias Sotolongo of Cuba departs the ring after defeating Everton dos Santos Lopes of Brazil in a light-welterweight (64 kilogram) match. Iglesias Sotolongo was awarded an 18-15 points decision, sending him to the quarterfinals.Roniel Iglesias Sotolongo of Cuba departs the ring after defeating Everton dos Santos Lopes of Brazil in a light-welterweight (64 kilogram) match. Iglesias Sotolongo was awarded an 18-15 points decision, sending him to the quarterfinals.
Savannah Vinsant of the United States competes in women's trampoline.Savannah Vinsant of the United States competes in women's trampoline.
Dutch fans cheer on their compatriots competing in the first equestrian individual show jumping qualifier in Greenwich Park.Dutch fans cheer on their compatriots competing in the first equestrian individual show jumping qualifier in Greenwich Park.
Tom Slingsby of Australia competes in men's laser sailing in Weymouth, England.Tom Slingsby of Australia competes in men's laser sailing in Weymouth, England.
Senegal celebrates after Ibrahima Balde scored a goal during the men's football quarterfinal match against Mexico.Senegal celebrates after Ibrahima Balde scored a goal during the men's football quarterfinal match against Mexico.
Yakup Sener, left, of Turkey is counted after being knocked down by Uktamjon Rahmonov, center, of Uzbekistan during the round of 16 light-welterweight (64 kilogram) match. Rahmonov was awarded a 16-8 points decision.Yakup Sener, left, of Turkey is counted after being knocked down by Uktamjon Rahmonov, center, of Uzbekistan during the round of 16 light-welterweight (64 kilogram) match. Rahmonov was awarded a 16-8 points decision.
Japanese players celebrate after scoring the equalizer in Japan's 1-1 draw with Belgium in a preliminary women's hockey round.Japanese players celebrate after scoring the equalizer in Japan's 1-1 draw with Belgium in a preliminary women's hockey round.
Rebecca Gallentree of Great Britain competes in the women's 3-meter springboard diving semifinal.Rebecca Gallentree of Great Britain competes in the women's 3-meter springboard diving semifinal.
Competition begins in the 470 women's class sailing in Weymouth, England.Competition begins in the 470 women's class sailing in Weymouth, England.
Fans cheer as Olympic road cycling gold medalist and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins greets fans in Hyde Park.Fans cheer as Olympic road cycling gold medalist and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins greets fans in Hyde Park.
Ireland's Bill Twomey, on Tinka's Serenade, competes in the first individual show jumping qualifier.Ireland's Bill Twomey, on Tinka's Serenade, competes in the first individual show jumping qualifier.
Jessica Rossi of Italy bites her gold medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for women's trap shooting.Jessica Rossi of Italy bites her gold medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for women's trap shooting.
China's Zhao Yunlei, left, and Tian Qing, right, play against Mizuki Fuji and Reika Kakiiwa (not pictured) in the women's doubles badminton final match.China's Zhao Yunlei, left, and Tian Qing, right, play against Mizuki Fuji and Reika Kakiiwa (not pictured) in the women's doubles badminton final match.
Tania Cagnotto of Italy competes in the women's 3-meter springboard diving semifinal.Tania Cagnotto of Italy competes in the women's 3-meter springboard diving semifinal.
Sun Yujie and Xu Anqi of China celebrate after China beat Russia in the women's epee team fencing semifinal.Sun Yujie and Xu Anqi of China celebrate after China beat Russia in the women's epee team fencing semifinal.
Serena Williams reacts after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia to win the gold medal in women's singles tennis at Wimbledon. Williams won 6-0, 6-1.Serena Williams reacts after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia to win the gold medal in women's singles tennis at Wimbledon. Williams won 6-0, 6-1.
Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts after losing a point to Serena Williams during the women's singles tennis final.Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts after losing a point to Serena Williams during the women's singles tennis final.
Serena Williams serves to Russia's Maria Sharapova during the women's singles tennis final.Serena Williams serves to Russia's Maria Sharapova during the women's singles tennis final.
A boy watches as athletes make their way past Buckingham Palace while competing in the cycling leg of the women's triathlon at Hyde Park.A boy watches as athletes make their way past Buckingham Palace while competing in the cycling leg of the women's triathlon at Hyde Park.
Hiroki Sakai of Japan clashes with Emad Moteab of Egypt to score during the men's football quarterfinal match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.Hiroki Sakai of Japan clashes with Emad Moteab of Egypt to score during the men's football quarterfinal match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Great Britain's Louise Hazel competes in the women's heptathlon javelin throw.Great Britain's Louise Hazel competes in the women's heptathlon javelin throw.
Germany's Anne Haug competes in the cycling leg of the women's triathlon.Germany's Anne Haug competes in the cycling leg of the women's triathlon.
Wissem Hmam, left, and Issam Tej, right, of Tunisia defend against Christopher McDermott of Great Britain during a men's handball preliminaries match in group A.Wissem Hmam, left, and Issam Tej, right, of Tunisia defend against Christopher McDermott of Great Britain during a men's handball preliminaries match in group A.
Tatyana Chernova of Russia reacts during the women's heptathlon javelin throw.Tatyana Chernova of Russia reacts during the women's heptathlon javelin throw.
The Australian women's hockey team celebrates during a preliminary round group B match against South Africa.The Australian women's hockey team celebrates during a preliminary round group B match against South Africa.
Spectators watch a rowing event as rain falls over Eton Dorney Rowing Centre west of London.Spectators watch a rowing event as rain falls over Eton Dorney Rowing Centre west of London.
Jessica Ennis of Great Britain competes in the women's heptathlon long jump.Jessica Ennis of Great Britain competes in the women's heptathlon long jump.
Robin Garnham of Great Britain shoots past Issam Tej of Tunisia during a men's handball preliminaries match in group A.Robin Garnham of Great Britain shoots past Issam Tej of Tunisia during a men's handball preliminaries match in group A.
China's Wang Xin plays against India's Saina Nehwal in the bronze medal women's singles badminton match.China's Wang Xin plays against India's Saina Nehwal in the bronze medal women's singles badminton match.
Left to right: Mark Barriga of the Philippines and Birzhan Zhakypov of Kazakhstan in action during the men's light fly (46-49 kilogram) boxing.Left to right: Mark Barriga of the Philippines and Birzhan Zhakypov of Kazakhstan in action during the men's light fly (46-49 kilogram) boxing.
Katherine Driscoll of Great Britain competes in trampoline.Katherine Driscoll of Great Britain competes in trampoline.
Spectators leave Hyde Park after the women's triathlon event.Spectators leave Hyde Park after the women's triathlon event.
Juan Esteban Arango Carvajal of Colombia sprints during the men's omnium track cycling 250-meter time trial.Juan Esteban Arango Carvajal of Colombia sprints during the men's omnium track cycling 250-meter time trial.
Laura Bennett of the United States runs in the women's triathlon Saturday in Hyde Park.Laura Bennett of the United States runs in the women's triathlon Saturday in Hyde Park.
Yujie Sun of China celebrates after beating Britta Heidemann of Germany during the women's epee team fencing quarterfinals.Yujie Sun of China celebrates after beating Britta Heidemann of Germany during the women's epee team fencing quarterfinals.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica signals a No. 1 after competing in the men's 400-meter round 1 heat.Usain Bolt of Jamaica signals a No. 1 after competing in the men's 400-meter round 1 heat.
Rasmus Quist and Mads Rasmussen of Denmark celebrate winning gold in the lightweight men's double sculls final.Rasmus Quist and Mads Rasmussen of Denmark celebrate winning gold in the lightweight men's double sculls final.
Xi Zhang of China blocks Ekaterina Khomyakova of Russia during a women's beach volleyball match.Xi Zhang of China blocks Ekaterina Khomyakova of Russia during a women's beach volleyball match.
Captain Maartje Paumen of the Netherlands challenges Kim Jong Hee of South Korea during a women's hockey match.Captain Maartje Paumen of the Netherlands challenges Kim Jong Hee of South Korea during a women's hockey match.
Runners compete in a women's 3000-meter steeplechase heat at Olympic Stadium.Runners compete in a women's 3000-meter steeplechase heat at Olympic Stadium.
Valentyna Horpynych Zhudina of Ukraine lies on the track after competing in the women's 3000-meter steeplechase.Valentyna Horpynych Zhudina of Ukraine lies on the track after competing in the women's 3000-meter steeplechase.
Serbia's left back Momir Rnic, left, jumps to shoot during a men's preliminary handball match against South Korea.Serbia's left back Momir Rnic, left, jumps to shoot during a men's preliminary handball match against South Korea.
Sofia Assefa of Ethiopia, left, Habiba Ghribi of Tunisia and Emma Coburn of the United States compete in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase.Sofia Assefa of Ethiopia, left, Habiba Ghribi of Tunisia and Emma Coburn of the United States compete in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Katherine Copeland and Sophie Hosking of Great Britain celebrate with their gold medals during the medal ceremony for the lightweight women's double sculls.Katherine Copeland and Sophie Hosking of Great Britain celebrate with their gold medals during the medal ceremony for the lightweight women's double sculls.
Hersony Canelon of Venezuela, left, races against Pavel Kelemen of Czech Republic during the men's sprint track cycling 1/16 finals.Hersony Canelon of Venezuela, left, races against Pavel Kelemen of Czech Republic during the men's sprint track cycling 1/16 finals.
Japan's Kensuke Nagai, left, scores past Egypt's goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Shenawi, center, and Egypt's defender Saadeddine Saad, right, during the quarter final football match Saturday.Japan's Kensuke Nagai, left, scores past Egypt's goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Shenawi, center, and Egypt's defender Saadeddine Saad, right, during the quarter final football match Saturday.
Gerald Phiri, left, of Zambia, Tyson Gay, center, of the United States and Richard Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago compete in the Men's 100-meter Round 1 Heats.Gerald Phiri, left, of Zambia, Tyson Gay, center, of the United States and Richard Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago compete in the Men's 100-meter Round 1 Heats.
Holly Bleasdale of Great Britain makes a vault in the Women's Pole Vault qualification at Olympic Stadium.Holly Bleasdale of Great Britain makes a vault in the Women's Pole Vault qualification at Olympic Stadium.
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa competes in the men's 400-meter qualifying heat.Oscar Pistorius of South Africa competes in the men's 400-meter qualifying heat.
Rusheen McDonald of Jamaica, Luguelin Santos of the Dominican Republic, Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and Maksim Dyldin of Russia compete in the first round of the men's 400-meter on Saturday.Rusheen McDonald of Jamaica, Luguelin Santos of the Dominican Republic, Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and Maksim Dyldin of Russia compete in the first round of the men's 400-meter on Saturday.
Luguelin Santos, left, of the Dominican Republic shakes hands with Oscar Pistorius of South Africa after competing in the preliminary heat of the men's 400-meter on Saturday.Luguelin Santos, left, of the Dominican Republic shakes hands with Oscar Pistorius of South Africa after competing in the preliminary heat of the men's 400-meter on Saturday.
Haifeng Fu of China celebrates a victory in the men's doubles badminton semifinal match Saturday against Boon Heong Tan and Kien Keat Koo of Malaysia.Haifeng Fu of China celebrates a victory in the men's doubles badminton semifinal match Saturday against Boon Heong Tan and Kien Keat Koo of Malaysia.
Spectators watch the track and field events at Olympic Stadium.Spectators watch the track and field events at Olympic Stadium.
Jason Kenny of Great Britain is cheered on by spectators as he sets a new Olympic record during the men's sprint track cycling qualifying event. Jason Kenny of Great Britain is cheered on by spectators as he sets a new Olympic record during the men's sprint track cycling qualifying event.
Fans gather to watch athletes compete in the swimming stage of the women's triathlon in Hyde Park.Fans gather to watch athletes compete in the swimming stage of the women's triathlon in Hyde Park.
Athletes dive into the water at the start of the women's triathlon at Hyde Park.Athletes dive into the water at the start of the women's triathlon at Hyde Park.
Athletes swim the first leg of the women's triathlon during Saturday.Athletes swim the first leg of the women's triathlon during Saturday.
From left, Sara Mohamed Baraka and Fatma Rashed of Egypt, Maria Clara Rohner and Milka Kraljev of Argentina, and Luana De Assis and Fabiana Beltrame of Brazil compete in the lightweight women's double sculls finals at Eton Dorney in Windsor.From left, Sara Mohamed Baraka and Fatma Rashed of Egypt, Maria Clara Rohner and Milka Kraljev of Argentina, and Luana De Assis and Fabiana Beltrame of Brazil compete in the lightweight women's double sculls finals at Eton Dorney in Windsor.
Germany's Markus Steuerwald dives for the ball during the men's preliminary volleyball match between Germany and Tunisia.Germany's Markus Steuerwald dives for the ball during the men's preliminary volleyball match between Germany and Tunisia.
Britain's rightback Steven Larsson, right, tries to take a shot as Tunisia's leftback Wael Jallouz blocks during the men's preliminary Group A handball match.Britain's rightback Steven Larsson, right, tries to take a shot as Tunisia's leftback Wael Jallouz blocks during the men's preliminary Group A handball match.
Iran's Soulmaz Abbasiazad rests after competing in the women's single sculls final of the rowing event Saturday.Iran's Soulmaz Abbasiazad rests after competing in the women's single sculls final of the rowing event Saturday.
Denmark's Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen celebrate their victory over Chung Jae Sung and Lee Yong Dae of South Korea during the semifinal men's doubles badminton match.Denmark's Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen celebrate their victory over Chung Jae Sung and Lee Yong Dae of South Korea during the semifinal men's doubles badminton match.
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"I am so shocked, I can't believe it. I am so happy," Ennis told BBC Sport.

Rutherford headed the world rankings going into the Games, but his long jump gold -- the first for a Briton since Lynn Davies in 1964 -- was not widely predicted.

The 24-year-old, who has battled injury in the past, took the lead in the fourth round with an 8.21m effort and jumped out to 8.31m in the fourth round, seemingly thriving on the incredible commotion which surrounded the gold for Ennis.

It was left to Somali-born Farah to provide the icing on the cake and deny Ethiopian great Kenenisa Bekele a hat-trick of Olympic titles in the event.

Staying off the uneven pace in the early stages of the 25-lap race, Farah slowly took closer order and finally took up the lead at the bell.

He ratcheted up the pace to shrug off a clutch of dangerous challengers to cross the line in 27 minutes 30.42 seconds.

His American training partner Galen Rupp took silver with Tariku Bekele edging out his brother Kenenisa for the bronze.

A tearful Farah celebrated on the track with his daughter Rhianna and seven-month pregnant wife Tania.

"It's never going to get better than this, this is the best moment of my life," he told BBC Sport.

Farah's gold was the sixth of the day for Britain, who won two in rowing and another in track cycling to cement third in the medals table.

An incredible night of action was completed by Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who retained her Olympic 100m title in the fast time of 10.75 seconds.

She edged out Carmelita Jeter of the United States win by just 0.03sec with her Jamaican teammate Veronica Campbell-Brown taking bronze.

It was further indication of the strength of Jamaican sprinting ahead of the men's final Sunday where Usain Bolt defends his 100 crown under likely challenge from compatriot Yohan Blake and American Tyson Gay.

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