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Linet Masai Quotes

born 1989 Kenya

Linet Chepkwemoi Masai (born 5 December 1989) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who competes in track and cross country running events. She won her first world title in the 10,000 metres at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics.

Kenya
Sportspeople

Random Linet Masai quote

5 quotes

I am hoping to double-up in Daegu. I feel my body is in good shape to handle both races.

I can’t believe it, I’m so grateful for the win. I didn’t give up.

I am happy to be back at the Women’s 5k Challenge...Last year (2009) I lost in a sprint finish but this time I will be stronger at the end.

I went out for gold but it was too hard to keep up with the pace of the three on my own. Our team tactic did not work, my team mates fell off and I got tired for the last kick. It is disappointing but at least I got bronze.

I am ready for the marathon...my management has been able to get me a race in Amsterdam and I want to see how my body will react to it. I have hopes of doing well, but am also not certain how it will go. It is my first marathon race.

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