I wanted to be famous. I wanted people to talk about me. – Haile Gebrselassie
Im 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
I will always listen to my coaches. But first I listen to my body. If what they tell me suits my body, great. If my body doesnt feel good with what they say, then always my body comes first. – Haile Gebrselassie
This is what I wanted. They tell me that London is the best field in history. I wanted to be part of that. Because everyone will be there it will be a wonderful challenge for me. You can see the best runners, how they look, how they run. For me to beat the best is what counts. – Haile Gebrselassie