“I'm calm and focused and I can't wait for the biggest sport event in the World to begin.” Quote by Benjamin Boukpeti
“At the Cardiff World Cup I really would like to make the final. The favorites are still Peter, Daniele or Vavra, but I will try to do my best in order to be closest as possible to these athletes.” WorldTryingStillsOrderFinalsAthleteCupsPeterClosestWorld CupCardiff Author:Benjamin Boukpeti
“Pre-season was very challenging with the African Championships on my continent. Unfortunately, I failed to qualify for the Games there. It was an emotional moment for me due to the context, but I quickly accepted the result as evidence of what my preparation has been the past 3 years.” YearsHas BeensMomentsPastGamesChallengesResultsEmotionalEvidenceSeasonsAthleteDuesAcceptedPreparationContinentsChampionshipPre Season Author:Benjamin Boukpeti
“Being the first Olympic medallist of my country means that I have some obligations and it was a very tough job for me to resume a proper training schedule due to the (new) status I have in my country.” FirstsMeanCountryJobsTrainingToughAthleteDuesObligationSchedulesResumesProper Training Author:Benjamin Boukpeti
“Despite my inability to qualify to qualify in South Africa, I did really appreciate the support I got from the IOC particularly the Olympic Solidarity, members of the ICF, my own National Olympic Committee, friends and athletes from the Slalom Community. When I got the wild card, it was the cherry on the cake that I could not have imagined. It was much more than I expected for myself.” CommunityMy OwnSupportMembersAppreciateSouthAthleteExpectedDespiteCardsCakeSouth AfricaSolidarityCommitteesInabilityCherries Author:Benjamin Boukpeti
“I'm also conscious of what this confidence that has been placed in me means. I'm going to the Games through the back door but I'm working everyday to exit through the main door!” MeanHas BeensGamesDoorsConsciousEverydayAthleteExitBack Doors Author:Benjamin Boukpeti
“The water here in Cardiff is much easier than in London, so for us it is more relaxing paddling here. This race is for us a continuation of our training, we will compete in only this World cup. We don't want to travel too much before the Olympic Games and we want to focus on the Games.” WorldWantGamesWaterRaceToo MuchFocusThis WorldEasierTrainingAthleteLondonCupsWorld CupContinuationOlympic GamesWant To TravelPaddlingCardiff Author:Pavol Hochschorner
“I want to find that defining moment that you're satisfied and you've done what you want to do in your life.” WantDoneMomentsAthleteWhat You WantSatisfiedDefiningDefining Moments Author:Tyson Gay
“The Marathon distance is very difficult to cover and without the support of all of the fans and people cheering us on and the other runners, we would have a very difficult time to run the full race. So we work together to make a marathon happen.” PeopleHappensRunningTogetherDifficultRaceSupportFansDistanceAthleteWorking TogetherCheerRunnersMarathonDifficult Times Author:Tilahun Regassa
“There is a unique energy surrounding the Boston Marathon that you can't help but feel. It includes every runner and every person along the course. It brings every person there together as one.” FeelsPersonsHelpingTogetherCoursesEnergyUniqueAthleteRunnersBostonMarathonTogether As OneBoston Marathon Author:Amy Hastings
“As runners we all have the same challenges and share the same experience, with the goal to accomplish something and better ourselves.” GoalChallengesShareAthleteAccomplishRunners Author:Wilson Chebet