I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When you talk about world record times, you have to understand that everything must be perfect the weather, the course, the temperature.… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. Then I won a… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
Many people know that Ethiopia is poor. When I break a world record, maybe people get to know something else about Ethiopia,… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
You know the marathon in my country is just exceptional. It's like soccer in England. If England win the world cup and… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When I run in Ethiopia, I look out and see eucalyptus trees and rivers. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I always tell young athletes the same thing, 'Wherever you go, whatever you do, what must your top priority be? Running.' — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Why should I say I will retire in three or four years? You retire the very moment you utter those words. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
My father didn't think running was sensible. He told me running is just wasting time. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I was the kind of child who worked hard every day with the cows and sheep - I was a very aggressive boy. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
