You never know the limit of a human being.

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

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

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

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 have lasted 10 years because the athlete is burnt out.

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

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