Former Premier League star's son destroys Sir Mo Farah record that stood for 14 years after making his own way in sport
The 26-year-old,
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George Mills demolished Sir Mo Farah's British men's 5000 metres record
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It left the Yorkshireman fourth as the USA's Nico Young led home a mass charge.
But after landing two Euro silvers in 12 months, Mills wants some big nights that match Mo's moments of magic.
He said: 'That record was one of the things I came here for and it's nice to be able to do it.
'I like to run brave. I like to assert myself on races. So that's what I was able to do.
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"Now I want medals at worlds and Olympic Games. That's what I have to do. That's what I'm aiming for now.'
Mills competed at the Olympics Games in Paris last summer - with his race was overshadowed by controversy.
In a chaotic 5000m heat, the Team GB ace was one of four runners that fell over on the home straight.
It led to a confrontation after the finish line as
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Elsewhere Norway's Karsten Warholm set a 300m hurdles world record of 32.67 seconds.
Dina Asher-Smith lost out to Paris Olympic gold medallist Julien Alfred in coming third in the women's 100m.
While world indoor champion Amber Anning was third over 400m.
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