Sir Mo Farah became four-time Olympic champ despite gorging on Tesco microwave ready meals at uni

Sir Mo Farah became a four-time Olympic champ despite gorging on Tesco microwave ready meals while at uni.

The 41-year-old 5,000m and 10,000m race ace said he had no idea about a good diet when he started running.

The London 2012 hero was at St Mary’s University, in Twickenham, South West London when he was 18.

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But he used to nip down to Tesco for their £5 pre-cooked meals.

Sir Mo – who won two golds the the 2012 games, then the same in Rio four years later – said: “My eating habits have changed.

“As I progressed throughout my career.

“Back in my uni days.

“Diet? What!”

He added: “I was eating everything

“I didn’t even understand.

“As an athlete you need to eat certain foods.

“When I was at uni, I would probably go down Tesco’s buying a £5 meal.”

Fans were quick to joke about his poor diet in his early days, as reported on What’s The Jam.

Mo made the remarks in a social media post.

Dedek Miezan said: “Similar to me.

“I was eating everything when I was at uni.”

PE teacher Dean Mundy added: “This is brilliant Sir Mo.

“I am going to share this with my PE group.”

Another added: “Priceless insight.”

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