114 Quotes by Sebastian Coe

If you lived in Sheffield and were called Sebastian, you had to learn to run fast at a very early stage.

I've always felt that long, slow distance produces long, slow runners.

World records are only borrowed.

Vision is a romantic thing. We have got into 'talent identification'. I am much more interested in passion - finding people who are really excited about doing something.

This is not going to be business as usual. This is business unusual.

I don’t think I am a workaholic. I prefer to keep busy. It is better than the alternative.

All pressure is self-inflicted. It’s what you make of it or how you let it rub off on you.

I’ve always felt that long, slow distance produces long, slow runners.

I became a great runner because if you’re a kid in Leeds and your name is Sebastian you’ve got to become a great runner.