I realized I could run after finding out that my dad used to run and it gave me the morale that if he did it then maybe I could also run.

I love my tribe, the Maasai are very good people and humble.

The Olympics is a special event and winning is very important. For me as a world record holder and world champion, the only thing I am missing is the Olympic gold medal and that is what I want to achieve in my career.

I realized I could run after finding out that my dad used to run and it gave me the morale that if he did it then maybe I could also run.

My family means everything to me and the birth of our daughter has enabled me to have more focus on my career and every time I compete, I dedicate my success to them.

When I was a little boy, I always wanted to run. I loved competing with my friends.

Already in 2007 I thought I would be able to break the World record in the near future. That time Sammy Tangui was the pacemaker in Lausanne. I liked the way he was running. He is tall, he has a strong body and his stride is similar to mine. I told him in one of the coming years I would need him when I try to break the World record.