I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best.
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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
When we parade in London next month, a world record will be the last thing on our minds, more so given the strong field that will be running.
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I can learn a lot from Paul. I need him to get his opinions. There are other good runners the Olympic and world champion and the London Marathon winner but with Paul there, it's good for us.
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I keep on going because of the passion of the track. It is addictive. Its not for money because I have enough and I am making even more with my investments and businesses. Its simply the thrill of racing.
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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
That is not enough. Sport has been great for me, a great learning place that if you want to achieve you can, even if you are from the poorest part of Africa.
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