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Kenenisa Bekele
15 quotes
“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”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kenenisa Bekele Withdraws From The 2025 London Marathon,22 April 2025
“It’s greater than my Olympic victory in Athens”
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“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”
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“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”
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“These victories are more significant in my eyes than my previous ones, because in the past I had my fiancée with me, encouraging me”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Two decades since Bekele and Dibaba dazzled with double-double cross victories,19 March 2025
“I never achieved my maximum effort in the marathon”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“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”
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“My mind tells me that I can still do better in the marathon. The Olympics is in front of us…maybe [Paris] will be my last Olympics”
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“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”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kenenisa Bekele says his best is yet to come,30 October 2023
“From an early stage of your athletics development, you acknowledged the importance of discipline. Continue to listen to your coaches, remain focused, and this will help you enjoy many great successes”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“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”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Oh, and on the subject of physio. Try to look after your body. You may feel bulletproof – especially during some of your greatest triumphs – but ignoring physiotherapy will create problems in the aftermath, especially during your marathon career. Injuries can – and will – cause huge frustration”
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“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”
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“Maintaining fitness levels and full health as an athlete in your mid-30s will be hard. But don’t give up. Stick with it and aim to sign off your career on a high.”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“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”
Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Advice to my younger self: Kenenisa Bekele,7 August 2019