Haile Gebrselassie Quotes

If anybody wants to beat me, let them run a world record.

Beating John Landy was my defining race.

I was really happy with my race, though. I beat my personal best by 1.2 seconds.

I won state cross-country competitions several times during high school.

We are athletes, and we work very hard in our way to the title.

I just want to give my best in London, I want to cross that line and see a personal best on the clock then I will see what position I am in.

As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.

When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds.

As a scientist, I play in the top league - the Olympics, the World Championships - and I want to be in the lead. As a runner, I set personal goals, and I want to push beyond my own personal limits. I was very happy when I practiced for several months and then reached my goal to run a marathon in 2:50.

We may train or peek for a certain race, but running is a lifetime sport.

The world record will come to me when I run the world record race. I'm just trying to perfect my race. I'm looking for perfection.

A half marathon is a good way to have a bit of fun and race against those girls and learn a bit more about them. The world half marathon is a world championship at the end of the day and it's important. I've win it twice and it's a quality event.

When I run - as you see from my record - I run to win.

I always wanted to play against the best.

I'm a very competitive person... I've run 12 marathons! I kayaked around Manhattan 29 miles in October! I ran the Berkshire Hathaway 5K! And I want every part of the business to compete - and play to win.

Track and field is the best way to reach out for kids. It doesn't matter how fast you are. You always want to beat someone.

Running for me is a sport. It's not a joke. It's serious.

I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.

When I was a kid, I was a pretty good runner, and there was nothing like winning a race.

I have been dreaming of an outdoor world record forever. Now I want them all: the 1500, the 5000, even the 800.

Winning a gold medal means you're the best in the world at that time.

I enjoy my athletics, and I want to take it as far as I can.

I ran track, and I was really good at it. I was really fast.

Winning the Diamond League with a personal record, it's like icing on the cake.

Mum tries to make every race that she can.