Author: Genzebe Dibaba

Quotes

I used to win at school, and some teacher said to me, 'Why don't you take up running like your sisters?'

I used to win at school, and some teacher said to me, 'Why don't you take up running like your sisters?'

- Genzebe Dibaba

I already have natural speed, which I don't need to work on, so in training I've been working more on my endurance.

I already have natural speed, which I don't need to work on, so in training I've been working more on my endurance.

- Genzebe Dibaba

It feels so good to be the World Athlete of the Year.

It feels so good to be the World Athlete of the Year.

- Genzebe Dibaba

I'm the first from Ethiopia getting 1500-meter world record; that is amazing.

I'm the first from Ethiopia getting 1500-meter world record; that is amazing.

- Genzebe Dibaba

Even when I'm back home, I find the flat parts of the course tougher. Because it's flat, I feel it more in my knees.

Even when I'm back home, I find the flat parts of the course tougher. Because it's flat, I feel it more in my knees.

- Genzebe Dibaba

It's amazing - 2015 has been a fantastic year for me because of the records I've broken and the wins I've had.

It's amazing - 2015 has been a fantastic year for me because of the records I've broken and the wins I've had.

- Genzebe Dibaba

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