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

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.

In Cuba we use our champions 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.

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

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

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