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

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

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

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

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

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.

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