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Mo Farah takes gold in men's 10,000m

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Mo Farah takes gold in the men's 10,000m final at the European Championships in Zurich.

Great Britain have achieved a gold and silver finish as Andy Vernon came second to Mo Farah in the men's 10,000m final at the European Championships.

Mo Farah celebrates winning gold in the men's 10,000m, while teammate Andy Vernon takes silver in Zurich on August 13, 2014© AFP

Farah sealed the victory by running the final lap in just 54s in Zurich to mark a triumphant return from a serious injury earlier this summer.

Gold medalist Mo Farah of Great Britain and Northern Ireland poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 10,000 metres final during day two of the 22nd European Athletics Championships at Stadium Letzigrund on August 13, 2014© Getty Images

The Olympic champion took the lead with around 600m left, and held off a spirited surge from Vernon to take top spot.

Turkey's Ali Kaya took the bronze.

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