If we carry on filling up the calendar, we keep on pushing the athlete, we shorten the athletes longevity. The risk is to shorten a career that could…

- Alberto Juantorena

We are just not made up to be middle distance runners.

- Alberto Juantorena

I love music, and outside of work my family keeps me very busy, I have five children to keep track of.

- Alberto Juantorena

I am always fighting inside the Council to get the message across that at each competition venue, we should send somebody to inspect and to make sure…

- Alberto Juantorena

I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport.

- Alberto Juantorena

And then you have the responsibility and the duty of being good examples to youngsters, not smoke, training hard, go to bed early, don't drink alcoho…

- Alberto Juantorena

We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world.

- Alberto Juantorena

Anyone who attempts anything original in the world must expect a bit of ridicule.

- Alberto Juantorena

The medal is not for yourself. It couldn't be done without the support and help of my people, runners, and coaches

- Alberto Juantorena