“I have only ever done athletics. I was only average at school and I ha...” — Eliud Kipchoge Quote

“I have only ever done athletics. I was only average at school and I have never done any other sport.”

“You need to go near to the people and actually sensitize them about the sport - specifically running. If athletes can go near their fans, many people would develop a love for running.”

“To win is not important. To be successful is not even important. How to plan and prepare is crucial. When you plan very well and prepare very well, then success can come on the way. Then winning can come on your way.”

“In the beginning, when I was first approached by M.L.S., my mother was not too fond of the idea of me playing professional soccer right away. She thought it's more important to get an education than to pursue personal goals, like athletics.”

“It really shaped me as a person going to DeMatha. Anyone that plays athletics or does music or does whatever, it teaches them to work to the best of their abilities.”

“It wasn't popular for college athletics to embrace Title IX.”