The Americans sowed the seed, and now they have reaped the whirlwind

There may be problems we still need to tease out, but we will leave no stone unturned in our bid to make London the host city.

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.

World records are only borrowed.

The London Games will be designed for the athletes and we will provide them with the very best venues and the very best conditions to pursue their sporting dreams in London.

I've always felt that long, slow distance produces long, slow runners.

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.