I wasn't very ill and missed three days [of training]. I'm feeling better now. I've trained well for this meet.

I knew that I could win in the last lap, with about a half-lap left. I knew I had better finishing speed, so I was not demoralized to see her taking the lead. I wasn't feeling very well. I had some stitches, and that was the reason (for letting her hold the lead). I won with God's will, and it was very hard...I hope to take many more medals in cross country.

I am very happy for the sweep. I wanted my teammates to run well, too. I am proud of Ethiopia and Africa.

I'm very happy to make history. I 'm planning to do that again next time.

It almost has the feeling of going through two-a-days in training came, so it hasn't been a hard transition at all.

I wanted to train more for the outdoor season than the indoor season, so I changed my training totally.