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 athleteburncalendar share on social
The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete. Alberto Juantorena athletecompetegeneral Change image and share on social
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 alcoholbeddope share on social
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 americancarrycompete share on social
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 athletecompetitioncorrect share on social
Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition. Alberto Juantorena competecompetitioncountry Change image and share on social