Sport is a universal language, building more bridges between people than anything else I can think of.

I might have to consider coaching- I'm getting too old to be a world class runner and my mind isn't gone enough to become an official.

Quite simply the Games are the biggest opportunity sport in this country has ever had. It is one that we must not squander.

I don't think I am a workaholic. I prefer to keep busy. It is better than the alternative.

To anyone who has started out on a long campaign believing that the gold medal was destined for him, the feeling when, all of a sudden, the medal has gone somewhere else is quite indescribable.

It is really important that we promote competitive support in schools. It is very important that we recognise that has to be underpinned by good quality physical education and by getting people into patterns of exercise.

I became a great runner because if you're a kid in Leeds and your name is Sebastian you've got to become a great runner.