Alberto Juantorena quotes

Alberto Juantorena is a Cuban former track and field athlete, renowned for his achievements in the 400 and 800 meters. Nicknamed "El Caballo," he made history by winning both events at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He inspired generations of athletes with his exceptional speed and versatility. Here are 13 of his quotes:

And then you have the responsibility and the duty of being good examples to youngsters, not smoke, training hard, go to bed early, don't drink alcohol, don't take drugs, it's very important to have a policy for educating against doping. (Alberto Juantorena)

Be very strong... be very methodical in your life if you want to be a champion.

Alberto Juantorena

In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.

Alberto Juantorena

I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school.

Alberto Juantorena

I am always fighting inside the Council to get the message across that at each competition venue, we should send somebody to inspect and to make sure the athletes will be looked after in a correct manner.

Alberto Juantorena

We are just not made up to be middle distance runners.

Alberto Juantorena

If we carry on filling up the calendar, we keep on pushing the athlete, we shorten the athletes longevity. The risk is to shorten a career that could have lasted 10 years because the athlete is burnt out.

Alberto Juantorena

Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition.

Alberto Juantorena

I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport.

Alberto Juantorena

I love music, and outside of work my family keeps me very busy, I have five children to keep track of.

Alberto Juantorena

We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world. (Alberto Juantorena)

The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete.

Alberto Juantorena

My main point in this regard was to compete for my country and my people and to receive the support of the entire Cuban society, to carry my flag in whatever competition I was in, the Olympic Games, Pan-American Games.

Alberto Juantorena

Alberto Juantorena

Alberto Juantorena - Image

Photo: Eckhard Pecher (Arcimboldo), CC BY 2.5

Occupation: Cuban Athlete
Born: December 3, 1950
Quotes count: 13

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