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Gudaf Tsegay Quotes

b. 1997 Ethiopia

Gudaf Tsegay Desta (Amharic: ጉዳፉ ፀጋይ ደስታ; born 23 June 1997) is an Ethiopian middle- and long-distance runner. She is the current women’s world record holder for 5,000 m (14:00.21), set at the 2023 final Diamond League event, the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.

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I’ve been a two-time world champion, and the Olympics is my next goal.

I was really angry to not bring back two medals from the World Championships, but I knew from our training I had a lot of potential to do something with my fitness

The Olympics is a big stage, and it’s my dream. I’ve succeeded in everything else, and the only thing left is the Olympic (gold).

Being there to represent my country brings immense feelings. Our people always expect us to win. Our seniors are known for bringing gold medals to Ethiopia.

Being a medallist isn’t the goal, getting the gold medal is. I feel a great responsibility when I represent my country.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Gudaf Tsegay (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.