My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money..

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….

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….

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I ….

This hand is not very active always, because it was in this hand that I carried my books. My carrying hand was always my strongest. Now I think my ot….

He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he was angry. If he wanted to beat ….

I remember in particular my first victory when I achieved a very fast time in what were perfect conditions but since then the wind has always been a ….

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 ….

When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To run in shoes was ok, but at the beginning of m….

I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best..

What is important is to win..

When I wake up at 5 in the morning is it just to jog? Definitely not, I give it all of my efforts..

Considering that the race is star-studded no runner will be willing to set the pace for the others. This is why a record will be almost impossible..

I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really..

When I run in Ethiopia, I look out and see eucalyptus trees and rivers..

Being a great athlete is something that requires a lot of training and dedication, it does not come as easily as some people may think..

I always tell young athletes the same thing, 'Wherever you go, whatever you do, what must your top priority be? Running.'.

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….

If I don't train enough, of course I'm nervous..

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..

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 ….