In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.
Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition.
We are just not made up to be middle distance runners.
I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school.
The medal is not for yourself. It couldn't be done without the support and help of my people, runners, and coaches
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 alcohol, don't take drugs, it's very important to have a policy for educating against doping.