You know, I want to help my country. Definitely I can help them, simply by winning races. Sure, they can follow my path to a good career. But for me it is not enough. I want to be more than that. In everything I want to be a role model. Haile Gebrselassie careercountryfollow share on social
In my life I do a lot of things but I never forget my training. Haile Gebrselassie forgetlifelot Change image and share on social
At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people. Haile Gebrselassie bitemomentpeople Change image and share on social
I have to change a lot of things before I become a good marathon runner. Haile Gebrselassie changegoodlot Change image and share on social
If your body is damaged, wounded, it can be fixed, but if inside, mentally, you are wounded you cannot fix it, it's hard. Haile Gebrselassie bodydamagefix Change image and share on social
When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds. Haile Gebrselassie londonmindrace Change image and share on social
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. Haile Gebrselassie achieveathletecompete Change image and share on social
I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except when I am racing. I like to be there, near my family, my kids, also the real estate business I run with my wife. Haile Gebrselassie ababaaddisbusiness share on social
I want to avoid injuries by running only road. Haile Gebrselassie avoidinjuryroad 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
