Posted by Monte-Carlo, Monaco – World 110m Hurdles Champion Ryan Brathwaite, met with the media at the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco on the eve of the World Athletics Gala.
Brathwaite (BAR), Gold medalist, 110m Hurdles, 2009 World Championships; World Athletics Final winner.
On his overall impressions of the 2009 season where he ended the year as World Champion –
I started out with some difficulties on the circuit but it ended up great at the World championships.
I wanted to go beyond the national record this year. Now I’m thinking about a bigger performance that will surprise the world.
On his goals for 2010 -
I’m aiming for the World record. I’m going back to the drawing board and repairing the things that needs to be fixed. It’s better to aim high than to take it too late.
I’ll be aiming for the World Indoor title in Doha and I’ll be running in the Commonwealth Games as well.
When did he truly believe that he could win the world title?
In London, when I ran against (Dayron) Robles, it was head-to-head. After that race my coach said I could win gold or silver.
On his competitors and Liu Xiang’s comeback –
I’m very happy he’s back out. It’ll be great competition again this year. We need the best out there and there are lots of tough guys out there.
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Wow!!! things have surely changed. No one appears to be willingly to take anything one step at a time anymore, everyone is now aiming for a world record, or some spectacular times. Hmmm….Interesting days ahead.