In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.

The medal is not for yourself. It couldn't be done without the support and help of my people, runners, and coaches

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

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

I am always fighting inside the Council to get the message across that at each competition venue, we should send somebody to inspect and to make sure the athletes will be looked after in a correct manner.

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