Fatuma Roba Quotes

They all went out of their way, getting us awards and everything.

Well, for me the greatest of all marathons is of course the olympic marathon, but second place is Boston.

I'm very happy to win a second time, I found it to be a very easy race.

This is not only a special thing for me but also for my country and all African women.

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.

Never again, never again will I do this distance, it is too long.

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.

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.

I am hoping to make history, I feel like I have made good preparation.

I've been told there is a big hill, but I didn't see it.

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.

I do not really want to be famous,But it's nice to be among the renowned athletes.

They thought I should be doing women things.

Even if I never ran again, I would have been content.

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.