More Sports Athletics Athletics Mo Farah confirms split from Salazar The four-time Olympic champion is returning home to London, leading to a split from his coach Alberto Salazar. Dejan Kalinic 31 October, 2017 10:02 IST Mo Farah will now be coached by Gary Lough. - Getty Images Dejan Kalinic 31 October, 2017 10:02 IST Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah confirmed his split from controversial coach Alberto Salazar. Farah, 34, said he was moving back to London, leading to his split from Salazar after more than six years working together.Read: National race-walking to go internationalThe British long-distance runner said he would team up with Gary Lough, who has coached wife Paula Radcliffe. No place like home! pic.twitter.com/yv2R8IkZov— Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) October 30, 2017 "I'm moving back home, London, I really miss home," Farah said in a video posted on Twitter. "Seeing my kids the way they were in the summer at the World Championships, I'm going to be back there. I'm very excited. Also, I'll no longer be coached by Alberto Salazar... My new coach is going to be Gary Lough, who coached Paula Radcliffe through her marathon."Read: Thingalaya aims podium finish at Commonwealth and Asian GamesFarah, who won the 5,000m and 10,000m at London 2012 and Rio 2016, thanked Salazar.The six-time world champion told The Sun his decision had nothing to do with the doping allegations aimed at Salazar, who has denied wrongdoing. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.