Race Quotes by Haile Gebrselassie

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

— Haile Gebrselassie

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

— Haile Gebrselassie

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

— Haile Gebrselassie

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

— Haile Gebrselassie

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

— Haile Gebrselassie

Why should I say I will retire in three or four years? You retire the very moment you utter those words.

— Haile Gebrselassie

The marathon always starts after 30K. That's where the problems start. You start without any problems, without any pain. All the pain comes after…

— Haile Gebrselassie

My father didn't think running was sensible. He told me running is just wasting time.

— Haile Gebrselassie

The more you are getting older, you lose a little something. Of course there is another advantage, because of your long experience you can…

— Haile Gebrselassie

I was the kind of child who worked hard every day with the cows and sheep - I was a very aggressive boy.

— Haile Gebrselassie

I want to avoid injuries by running only road.

— Haile Gebrselassie

When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To run in…

— Haile Gebrselassie

That is not enough. Sport has been great for me, a great learning place that if you want to achieve you can, even if…

— Haile Gebrselassie

If you are a really good marathoner, you have to run New York.

— Haile Gebrselassie

Eradicate poverty. This is all that matters in my country. When I am out training I think about this a lot; when I am…

— Haile Gebrselassie