In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.
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
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
I love music, and outside of work my family keeps me very busy, I have five children to keep track of. - Alberto Juantorena
I love music, and outside of work my family keeps me very busy, I have five children to keep track of.
We are just not made up to be middle distance runners. - Alberto Juantorena
We are just not made up to be middle distance runners.
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 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…
I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport. - Alberto Juantorena
I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport.
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
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…
We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world. - Alberto Juantorena
We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world.
The medal is not for yourself. It couldn't be done without the support and help of my people, runners, and coaches - Alberto Juantorena
The medal is not for yourself. It couldn't be done without the support and help of my people, runners, and coaches
Anyone who attempts anything original in the world must expect a bit of ridicule. - Alberto Juantorena
Anyone who attempts anything original in the world must expect a bit of ridicule.
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