I want to go down in history.

You know the marathon in my country is just exceptional. It's like soccer in England. If England win the world cup and Ethiopia win the marathon - it's the same.

When you talk about world record times, you have to understand that everything must be perfect the weather, the course, the temperature. It is not always enough to be in good shape.

Why should I say I will retire in three or four years? You retire the very moment you utter those words.

I want to go down in history.

In the marathon a crazy athlete can just keep pushing from the beginning, at a championship you don't need a time just to win the race.

Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.