“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
“I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except when I am racing. I like to be there, near my family, my kids, also the real estate business I run with my wife.” WorldRealHomeRunningKidsWifeLuckyTrainingMy FamilyMy WifeRacingEstatesPlaces In The World Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best.” IfsThinkingWorldFirstsRecordsNew WorldWorld Records 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
“When you talk about world record times, you have to understand that everything must be perfect the weather, the course, the temperature. It is not always enough to be in good shape.” WorldEnoughCoursesPerfectRecordsShapesWeatherTemperatureWorld Records Author:Haile Gebrselassie
