Haile Gebrselassie (haylē gebre silassēborn 18 April 1973) is an Ethiopian long-distance track and road running athlete.
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 doesn't feel good with what they say, then always my body comes first. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
I want to go down in history. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
When I wake up at 5 in the morning is it just to jog? Definitely not, I give it all of my efforts. Use this quote
My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. Then I won a Mercedes at the world championships and I gave it to him. From the moment it arrived my father said: 'Good, you can support not just yourself but me too'. Use this quote
It is not my duty to spend my money in my country, but it is what I want to do. There is nowhere else I would like to invest. Use this quote
If you're planning only to make money and nothing else, you'll be broke. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
