“The cup of Ireland's misery has been overflowing for centuries and is not yet half full.” Has BeensHalfCenturyMiseryCupsIrelandHalf Full Author:Boyle Roche
“We should silence anyone who opposes the right to freedom of speech.” ShouldSilenceSpeechFreedom Of Speech Author:Boyle Roche
“Why should we put ourselves out of our way to do anything for posterity? For what has posterity ever done for us?” WayShouldDonePosterity Author:Boyle Roche
“Going to the Olympics as a Maasai I want to make them proud because, after the warm welcome they gave me when I went back and being their leader, I want to also be the warrior in the Olympics. That will be something good because that will be the first Olympic gold medal for the Maasai.” WantFirstsLeaderProudGoldWarmWelcomeWarriorOlympicsMedalGold MedalsMaasai Author:David Rudisha
“I was ready in 2008 for the Olympic Games but unfortunately I missed the Kenyan trials with a thigh injury. I watched those Olympics but it was tough to watch. But it was good in the end because a Kenyan, Wilfred Bungei, was the champion.” EndsGamesWatchesReadyToughTrialsChampionInjuryOlympicsThighsOlympic Games Author:David Rudisha
“My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.” WorldWantedFatherAbilityGrewGrew UpGoldEncouragementAthleteTitlesOlympianPrestigious Author:David Rudisha
“The weather plays a very big role. I have run very few races in the raining and the cold.” PlayBigsRunningRaceRolesColdRainWeather Author:David Rudisha
“I missed the final of the World Championships in 2009, but I told the coach I would break the world record in 2010. Which I did. Then in 2011 I won the World Championships and now in 2012 it is the Olympics. That is how I have been working.” WorldHas BeensBreakRecordsFinalsCoachesOlympicsChampionshipWorld Records Author:David Rudisha