"“But I believed that I could make it, and to make it and grab that gold medal, I’m proud,”"

"“I did dream of this, I’ve been working so hard for this. We have a long season ahead and I believe there’s still mor…"

"“The world hasn't really recognised me. The world doesn't really know me that well because I haven't run that sub-1:5…"

"“I'll be all over social media and that is what I want. I haven't been there, according to me. I don't have that expo…"

"“You have to put yourself in the top two. This year we have the Olympics and now I have a goal. My goal is to be in t…"

"“I am from this village called Medingen. It's a dusty place, to be honest. There's no track. There's no grass. There'…"

"“So, it was challenging. I started running when I was doing physical education in grade four. And that's where I thou…"

"“The goal for this year is to run 1:56. I didn’t tell the coach yet. But that's my goal and I know I'm going to do it…"

"I think that was enough time for us to learn the playing style that he wants us to play. I think we are all on the sa…"

"Gutted, heartbroken, disappointed and confused but as the saying goes, everything happens for a reason and I have fai…"