40 Quotes by Kenenisa Bekele

It was a very close race. This course is flat and there was a lot of wind today and that was the reason.

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.

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.

I want to run both races. It's not easy to compete in both races and this year I want to complete the double race for the last time.

I want to step aside and make way for my young Ethiopian team mates. I do not want anyone to think that I will not run again next year because the event is being staged in Kenya.

I want to step aside and make way for my young Ethiopian team mates.

It's not always easy when it's your first competition. I'm happy that I won.

I knew I was in record shape coming into the race but sometimes the pace of the race doesn't go your way. The third lap slowed right down and I just couldn't get back onto the pace after that.

I really wanted to come here and see New York City. It's been an ambition of mine. This race is very short for me, but it's good for me, too. I know it's going to be tough, but I've come here to do my best.