He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he was angry. If he wanted to beat us he would always catch us. Even me, he could always catch me.

Always, if you win mentally, you can win physically as well.

I was the kind of child who worked hard every day with the cows and sheep - I was a very aggressive boy.

Since I achieved something, running has exploded in my country. For me sometimes it is difficult even to know who the athletes are who are competing at the highest level. There are thousands.

I want to avoid injuries by running only road.

I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best.

I wanted to be famous. I wanted people to talk about me.