"I am always smiling when I wear this national flag of Burundi. I did all I was supposed to do to defend this title de…"

"They treat us as if we are cheats. We deserve to be respected as athletes, as champions."

"It doesn’t make sense. For sure, I didn’t choose to be born like this. I love running, and I will not stop running"

"I am feeling seriously wonderful. I didn’t realize I could run a world record, but it was my first time here. I came …"

"I did it. It’s wonderful and it’s fabulous. The pacing was really perfect. I want to thank all the people who came to…"

"I will firstly endeavor to train myself to improve my record and do better in 2020 Olympic Games"

"Determination and courage are the best friends of the future"

"I will take this opportunity to visit the University of Ngozi as it promised to award me for my silver medal"

"There isn’t much money in athletics. We just win and receive something that allows us to survive with the main object…"

"Burundi government should adopt laws that promote athletes in Burundi for instance"