I remember in particular my first victory when I achieved a very fast time in what were perfect conditions but since then the wind has always been a factor against me. Haile Gebrselassie achieveconditionfactor Change image and share on social
My school was six miles away from where I lived on the farm. I had to walk and run, there and back every day, through gorges and over rivers. If I was late, there was a very big stick waiting for me. Haile Gebrselassie backbigday Change image and share on social
I have seen things few of my countrymen have. The first time I went on an aeroplane I couldn't work out how the lavatories worked up in the sky. Haile Gebrselassie aeroplanecountrymanlavatory Change image and share on social
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. Haile Gebrselassie athletebeginchampionship Change image and share on social
What can you do if a part of it is uphill? You can't work out another route. You've just got to run the one they give you. But they tell me London is a nice course. Even the cobbles, I hope, are not very much of a problem for me. Haile Gebrselassie cobblegivehave share on social
I wanted to experience New York, to look up and see buildings. Haile Gebrselassie buildingexperiencewant Change image and share on social
The more you are getting older, you lose a little something. Of course there is another advantage, because of your long experience you can use it. Haile Gebrselassie advantageexperiencelong Change image and share on social
I haven't done a marathon for a long time. So we'll see. I will need good luck. Haile Gebrselassie goodlongluck Change image and share on social
