Linet Masai

thumb|Linet Masai during World Championships 2009 in Berlin 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. Quotes I can’t believe it, I’m so grateful for the win. I didn’t give up. www.reuters.com "Kenyan Masai wins 10,000 with stunning finish", Reuters (August 15, 2009)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. Coach Matthew Barreau, Masai leads the field in London women’s 5km, runnerspace.com, August 31, 2010. 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. Dennis Machio, Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba too smart for Kenya's linet masai in African championship, michezoafrika.com, July 31, 2010.I am hoping to double-up in Daegu. I feel my body is in good shape to handle both races. Sapa-AFP, Masai plans world double, TimesLive, 15 July 2011. '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. Zh, Champ Masai to debut in Amsterdam marathon, steeplechaser Kemboi eyes road races, XinhuaNet'', September 28, 2018. “I’m still disappointed about what happened in Amman and Poland. On both occasions, I was sure I was winning only to lose in the last few metres.” Masai out to build on her success in BerlinThe Standard(February 22, 2011) “For long, I have been good in lapping but not on the kick. This year, I decided to focus on finishing and this time, it worked.” Masai out to build on her success in BerlinThe Standard(February 22, 2011) “I need to train hard to maintain the same shape for Spain and hopefully, I can finally get gold.” Masai out to build on her success in BerlinThe Standard(February 22, 2011) “I decided to sit for the first 4km and see what others were intending to do.” Masai out to build on her success in BerlinThe Standard(February 22, 2011) “I realised I finish myself by lapping too hard, leaving me with no energy for the finish and I was unable to respond when they passed me.” Masai out to build on her success in BerlinThe Standard(February 22, 2011) “I was nervous before the race, especially with Vivian in it but I’m happy what I had planned worked.” Masai out to build on her success in BerlinThe Standard(February 22, 2011) “I’m yet to win a medal at the World Cross and this year, I have decided to go for it.” Masai out to build on her success in BerlinThe Standard(February 22, 2011) “I will try my best to perform well. I always feel happy to represent my country and I have two months before Berlin that I intend to use for preparation here.” Budding Masai could be answer to Ethiopia’s powerThe Standard(July 6, 2009) “I will try to handle them (Ethiopians) in Berlin. I’m more experienced now and although I cannot say I will beat Dibaba or any of them at the World Championships, I’m happy with the way my career is shaping.” Budding Masai could be answer to Ethiopia’s powerThe Standard(July 6, 2009) “You have to start pushing early and run strong since they can finish you with their kick and that requires serious training.” Budding Masai could be answer to Ethiopia’s powerThe Standard(July 6, 2009) “It doesn’t matter that Dibaba wasn’t there tonight. This year I have beaten Dibaba already so I don’t think it would have made any difference.” After thriling title run, Masai no longer the bridesmaidworldAthletics(August 16, 2009) External links worldathletics.org Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Runners Category:African women Category:Women in sports Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Women born in the 1980s Category:Women from Kenya