Compete Country Quotes by Alberto Juantorena

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

— Alberto Juantorena

I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school.

— Alberto Juantorena

We do not use managers, we are the representatives of our athletes, and that is why I am deeply involved in athletics, I follow…

— Alberto Juantorena

Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition.

— Alberto Juantorena

We want to make sure our athletes have a future once their athletics careers are over.

— 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

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

— Alberto Juantorena

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

— Alberto Juantorena

You never know the limit of a human being.

— Alberto Juantorena

We need to be aware of all aspects: To check how they travel, how they eat, the competition conditions.

— Alberto Juantorena

My main point in this regard was to compete for my country and my people and to receive the support of the entire Cuban…

— Alberto Juantorena

Be very strong... be very methodical in your life if you want to be a champion.

— 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…

— 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…

— Alberto Juantorena

The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete.

— Alberto Juantorena