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European 5,000m silver medallist Mo Farah became only the second Briton to lift the European cross-country men's title with a stunning win in Italy.European 5,000m silver medallist Mo Farah became only the second Briton to lift the European cross-country men's title with a stunning win in Italy.
He hit the front just after the start of the final 1,920m circuit and blazed his way to victory in the 9,950m race.He hit the front just after the start of the final 1,920m circuit and blazed his way to victory in the 9,950m race.
The 23-year-old won by seven seconds in 27mins 56secs from Portugal's Fernando Silva and Spaniard Juan de la Ossa.The 23-year-old won by seven seconds in 27mins 56secs from Portugal's Fernando Silva and Spaniard Juan de la Ossa.
Farah led Britain to fourth place in the team event, with France taking the title from Portugal and Spain.Farah led Britain to fourth place in the team event, with France taking the title from Portugal and Spain.
Hayley Yelling was the best British finisher in the women's race, coming home sixth in 25mins 28secs.Hayley Yelling was the best British finisher in the women's race, coming home sixth in 25mins 28secs.
Ukraine's Tatyana Golovchenko was first in 25:17, edging out Russia's Mariya Konovalova and Serbia's Olivera Jevtic.Ukraine's Tatyana Golovchenko was first in 25:17, edging out Russia's Mariya Konovalova and Serbia's Olivera Jevtic.
Yelling said: "I gave it my best but it was just too hard for me - I shall have toughen up."
Farah is the first British winner of the event since Jon Brown triumphed in Charleroi in 1996.Farah is the first British winner of the event since Jon Brown triumphed in Charleroi in 1996.
"I felt confident but struggled a little at the start, they were all bunching so I just decided to sit in and wait," said Farah.
"I've had to work hard for this goal and to achieve this and I spent a month preparing in South Africa."
Ukraine's Sergiy Lebid had won the title for the last five years but was never in contention at San Giorgio su Legnano, near Milan, fading badly to finish 12th.Ukraine's Sergiy Lebid had won the title for the last five years but was never in contention at San Giorgio su Legnano, near Milan, fading badly to finish 12th.
Farah added: "At the bell Lebid didn't do anything, so I followed the other guys then found myself at the front.
"I thought 'You might as well just push now'."