"To get under 13 seconds, I just have to keep doing what I have been doing in training. I just want to put what I am doing in training on the track. Once I do what I am doing in training, then sub-13 seconds would be pretty easy"

"I think I can get below 12.90 seconds. I just have to put the race together, and I intend to do that before the end of the season"

"I was not really focused because I had just left high school, I was young and was just finding myself"

"Running neck and neck with Kipchoge was a very difficult part of the race, but I believed my finish would be strong enough to win"

"These victories are more significant in my eyes than my previous ones, because in the past I had my fiancée with me, encouraging me"

"3,04 away, I think if I run a clean race I have a good start, I should get it. The next race would be in Europe. I'm not sure when but I think I might race on the 24th. Then I'm on the waiting list for Rabat Diamond League"

"I am stunned at the turn of events because I have always conducted myself with the highest level of integrity in the sport, which I love dearly and would never seek to gain an unfair advantage I intend to defend my integrity during this process because I am certain I did not knowingly breach the rules. Out of respect for the process I will not comment further until the process is concluded"

"Running competitively keeps me sharp and helps me understand the sacrifices my young athletes are making. Every morning, I run alongside them—I’m not just a coach shouting instructions; I am a competitor in the pain cave with them"

"This was not the outcome that I wanted but it enables me to say I’m an Olympic medalist"

"All the hard work at training sessions over the years has finally paid off. I never gave up and knew one day I would reach my dream of competing on the international stage"

"I just go in there, and I try to execute what I’ve learnt. I was fully ready for this race. I’m going to talk to my coach, and we’ll make the right adjustments"

"When COVID hit, I literally gave up because I thought it didn’t make any sense but then after, I said I was going to try again. It wasn’t really going good but I started to find myself little by little. It is very heartwarming knowing that every time I step out there, I have someone that I have to get this job done for"

"I had to fight a war to get into the Kenya team"

"There is no need to worry. I had been training really hard in February and even did a tough session the day before the race. I just felt tired"

"Even with the early start, the air felt heavy and thick as the sun rose. For us, training in the altitude and cooler air of Kenya, it required immense discipline with hydration from the first kilometer"

"This has been a year of deepening purpose"

"Uhm… Judo. Judo has always been the first sport that truly lifted and helped me get to where I am."

"Well, obviously there were those that looked at me like I did not belong, but most of them were okay as all over the world there are young athletes who have achieved extraordinary things, so I managed to blend in easily"

"I train hard, but I’ve been struggling for a long time with injury–I’ve never finished my [marathon] training in a good way"

"Now, I give back — through sweat, through sacrifice, and through the soil we farm together"

"Last summer was a disappointment. I had some slight injuries in July and lost my chance to go to the Olympics, but since November I have been steadily improving"

"Yes. I mean, I set this record at a young age, so now I have to always live up to it and it is quite a burden for me if I can’t get near this record again, so I will keep giving my best to continue to lower it"

"I have run for long, from World Championships and World Indoors to the Olympics"

"Training has been going very well. I feel very strong, very confident and I’m very motivated to do my best to defend the title I won in Punta Umbria two years ago"

"That injury has kept me off but am back, ready to take on any race ahead of me. This is my first race after injury and a win means a lot to me. The race was too slow and I decided to take the battle by myself"

"It was great. This one was a little bit different. I didn’t have two great rounds, and had to rely on my experience to get me through the final"

"Listen to your body and make the necessary sacrifices. If you do that, you can fulfil your marathon potential and finish your career with a flourish"

"I will now fight for a place in the team to World Cross Country because I feel I am in good form"

"If I am not training, I choose to sleep. That is why people rarely see me except during practice. I prefer to use my free time to sleep"

"I put myself in these high-pressure situations. I just wanted to just make sure that when the gun went off, I took care of my lane, my space. So I put enough of a gap to where I kind of had it squared away. I just had to make sure I didn't knock down any hurdles"

"My career on the track—my Olympic bronze in the 5,000m—was built on the fast finish"

"I had to run more conservatively in the first half to save energy for the inevitable struggle after 25km. But the scenery, the villages, the people cheering… it is one of the most beautiful races I’ve experienced"

"But the marathon is completely different in the final 5km. You can’t just turn your legs over like on the track; the fuel is nearly gone. The biggest adjustment is shifting from raw speed to relentless endurance"

"The tropical heat and especially the humidity were the biggest challenges"

"I am very disappointed. I was very much looking forward to returning to the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, especially after how well I ran there last year. But a series of small niggles have prevented me from getting in the training block I require to be at my best and I have had to make the difficult decision to withdraw. I wish everyone who is running the TCS London Marathon on Sunday the very best of luck"

"I never achieved my maximum effort in the marathon"

"I have big hopes for Venice. Hopefully I will be able to lower my personal best"

"My reflection is less about my personal stopwatch and more about the impact I can have on the future of Kenyan running"

"It’s greater than my Olympic victory in Athens"

"At 40 kilometres I saw that I could improve my personal best. I hope to return here next year and improve my record"

"I am happy that I improved my personal best from last year"

"It’s more significant because of what has happened. Joy comes frequently in life, but grief of this level is something you encounter only rarely. I have grief in my heart and I have joy"

"My aim this season is to defend my title in the World Cross and win a medal in Moscow"

"I am so excited to finally announce my debut"

"During times when you struggle with injury, you may feel despondent and demotivated. You may not always be fully committed to carrying out the correct rehab exercises. But this will only make the marathon an even more difficult event to master"

"My athletes don't just see me as a coach. I run alongside them. They learn from how I train, rest, and carry myself. That's leadership through presence"

"I was to make my marathon debut in 2016 at the same marathon event, but an injury derailed my plans. Since then, it has not been a smooth journey for me as I have had a lot of ups and downs with injuries. I would train up to a point, and then get injured again"

"I know that Valencia is very fast. And [on the entry list] there are many strong competitors from different countries, so the expectations are very high"

"you do not always train perfectly. Sometimes you will undertrain and you may not always have access to the best physiotherapy. These may prove crucial in achieving your career goals"

"I’ve accomplished all my lifetime goals"