Luke Littler offers to take on Mo Farah in unique charity challenge

1 May 2026 • 4:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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Luke Littler offers to take on Mo Farah in unique charity challenge

  • Luke Littler responded to a social media debate about a hypothetical half-marathon race against Mo Farah, which would include hitting a 501 darts checkout after each mile.
  • Littler expressed confidence he would win, suggesting Farah would struggle with the darts component, and offered to take on the challenge for charity once he has “lost a bit of timber”.
  • The darts star laid down the gauntlet to Farah after securing his fifth nightly win of the Premier League season in Aberdeen on Thursday, defeating Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final.
  • This victory propelled Littler to the top of the Premier League table, two points clear of Jonny Clayton.
  • He reflected on his improved performance in the Premier League, noting his success in other tournaments like the Masters and UK Open.

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