In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.

We are just not made up to be middle distance runners.

You never know the limit of a human being.

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

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

In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.

I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school.