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Fatuma Roba
16 quotes
“I really did not get any encouragement from anyone, but I pushed on because I liked to run. I made my first national team in 1988.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba on starting races in 2008.
“I knew I would be the Olympic Champion. I was running and the others were looking backwards, so I understood that they were tired, when for me the pace was easy. It was nice, because I could run strong and enjoy.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on significance of olympic in 2008.
“I knew of 1960 Olympic marathon winner Abebe Bikila and 1968 winner Mamo Wolde from the radio, so I thought I’d try it, too.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They thought I should be doing women things.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on her parent's disapproval in running in 2000.
“I do not really want to be famous,But it's nice to be among the renowned athletes.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba on her marathon victories in 2000.
“I am hoping to make history, I feel like I have made good preparation.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on her preparation in 2000.
“Well, for me the greatest of all marathons is of course the olympic marathon, but second place is Boston.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on marathons in 2000.
“Sometimes, if there are a lot of people around me when I go to a store, I feel a bit intimidated. I used to be shy. I still consider myself shy, but I'm a little better now and I'm getting used to it.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba on being shy around people in 1998.
“I'm very happy to win a second time, I found it to be a very easy race.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on her races in 1998.
“I've been told there is a big hill, but I didn't see it.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba response on Boston course in 1998.
“They all went out of their way, getting us awards and everything.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on Boston Marathon in 1998.
“Even if I never ran again, I would have been content.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on her olympic victory in 1998.
“The reaction I felt from people had a big impact on me, I suddenly felt such a great sense of responsibility. I felt that I had to try to keep running, as long as I possibly could.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke about running in 1998.
“Before the race I was afraid of the others with better times, but soon I realized that they were not running fast today, I picked up the speed and they would not follow. At that point I was already sure that I would win because I practiced very hard.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1996 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on her fears during races in 1996.
“Never again, never again will I do this distance, it is too long.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1994 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke of her race in Paris Marathon in 1994.
“This is not only a special thing for me but also for my country and all African women.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1992 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on her summer olympic victory in 1992.