“Many people know that Ethiopia is poor. When I break a world record, maybe people get to know something else about Ethiopia, something good. We can't make planes or cars, we don't have the materials. We do what we can.” PeopleKnowsWorldPoorBreakRecordsCarMaterialsPlanesEthiopiaWorld Records Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“You know the marathon in my country is just exceptional. It's like soccer in England. If England win the world cup and Ethiopia win the marathon - it's the same.” IfsKnowsWorldCountryWinningEnglandCupsSoccerExceptionalMarathonWorld CupEthiopia Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“You know for me when I promise something I want to deliver. If you don't, you have to disappear.” IfsKnowsWantPromiseDisappearI Promise Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. Then I won a Mercedes at the world championships and I gave it to him. From the moment it arrived my father said: 'Good, you can support not just yourself but me too'.” KnowsWorldWaySaidMomentsFatherFunSportsSupportMaking MoneyChampionship Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“Since I achieved something, running has exploded in my country. For me sometimes it is difficult even to know who the athletes are who are competing at the highest level. There are thousands.” KnowsCountrySometimesRunningDifficultLevelsHighestAthleteCompeting Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“I know what I want when I start a marathon: to win! But what do you want? Make sure you're clear in advance and don't go out too fast.” KnowsWantWinningClearMarathon Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money.” KnowsWayFatherFunSportsMaking Money Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“You know, I want to help my country. Definitely I can help them, simply by winning races. Sure, they can follow my path to a good career. But for me it is not enough. I want to be more than that. In everything I want to be a role model.” KnowsWantI CanCountryEnoughHelpingWinningRaceCareersRolesPathModelsRole ModelsWinning The Race Author:Haile Gebrselassie
