Linet Masai

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 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.