I was not trying to save any energy for tomorrow's race. The short race is the tougher race and this was the one I was concerned about. |
I'm very happy, |
I've achieved everything there is to accomplish in cross country. I've competed in the cross country world championships for six years and now it's time to step aside and make way for some of our younger athletes. |
I've always liked the challenge of the shorter distance, and with no major championships for me in 2006 this is my chance. I like to run in the U.S. and I have heard a lot about this mile race in New York City. |
It gives me a lot of motivation to achieve the double for the last time. It not only brings glory to my country but to myself. It's a wonderful opportunity. |
It is for me a difficult race. I had never raced under 3,000 meters, so this is a very tough race for me. Maybe for the future it gives me confidence to improve. I'm not disappointed because it's my first time. |
It is possible for me to improve my time in Brussels. I have good shape, and if the weather conditions are good, and normally, in Brussels the weather is good each year, the time is possible. |
It was a great race. |
It was a little bit difficult for him he is very young. I help him, we train together. I hope for him in the future he has a lot of talent. |
It was a very close race. This course is flat and there was a lot of wind today and that was the reason. |
It was more than just perfection tonight. |
It's a stress-free competition that is intended to raise awareness about the sport in China since the Olympics will be held there in three years. |
It's incredible what happened tonight, ... I gave everything as I ran the 5000 meters. I was so happy that we couldn't find the right words. But we didn't need them. |
It's not always easy when it's your first competition. I'm happy that I won. |
It's possible for me to improve my time in Brussels. I'm in good shape and if the weather conditions are good, the time is possible. |