My main point in this regard was to compete for my country and my people and to receive the support of the entire Cuban society, to carry my flag in whatever competition I was in, the Olympic Games, Pan-American Games.
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The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete.Alberto Juantorena
I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school.
Alberto Juantorena
I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport.
Alberto Juantorena
One of the main features of the Cuban Federation is to enjoy a close relationship with our athletes, we like to give them our full support.
Alberto Juantorena
And then you have the responsibility and the duty of being good examples to youngsters, not smoke, training hard, go to bed early, don't drink alcohol, don't take drugs, it's very important to have a policy for educating against doping.
Alberto Juantorena
We do not use managers, we are the representatives of our athletes, and that is why I am deeply involved in athletics, I follow our athletes careers from start to finish, 100% all the way.
Alberto Juantorena
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