We do not use managers, we are the representatives of our athletes, and that is why I am deeply involved in athletics, I follow our athletes careers from start to finish, 100% all the way. Alberto Juantorena Read Quote
Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition. Alberto Juantorena Read Quote
The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete. Alberto Juantorena Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport. Alberto Juantorena Read Quote
I love music, and outside of work my family keeps me very busy, I have five children to keep track of. Alberto Juantorena Read Quote
I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school. Alberto Juantorena Read Quote