Quotes By Haile Gebrselassie

In the rainy season, sometimes to get to the first lesson we had to run really quick, because we had to cross the river to school and we'd have to go up and down the bank to find a place to cross because there is no bridge.

I will always listen to my coaches. But first I listen to my body. If what they tell me suits my body, great. If my body doesn't feel good with what they say, then always my body comes first.

I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best.

For me a day without training is like a day without eating.

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.

I love running and I will always run.

The more you are getting older, you lose a little something. Of course there is another advantage, because of your long experience you can use it.

What is important is to win.