Francine Niyonsaba
Francine Niyonsaba (born May 5, 1993) is a Burundian runner who specialized in the 800 metres and shifted to longer distances in 2019. She was the 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist in the women's 800 metres. Her silver medal was the first Olympic medal for Burundi since 1996. Niyonsaba won a silver in the event at the 2017 World Championships.
Quotes
[edit]- I am always smiling when I wear this national flag of Burundi. I did all I was supposed to do to defend this title despite the fact it was not easy. I did it for god and for my country. I want to be an inspiration for the youth and children in Burundi
- Birmingham Diary, Day 4: Quotes of the Day, Results of the Day, Protests,March 5, 2018,by Alfonz Juck
- They treat us as if we are cheats. We deserve to be respected as athletes, as champions.
- It doesn’t make sense. For sure, I didn’t choose to be born like this. I love running, and I will not stop running
- I am feeling seriously wonderful. I didn’t realize I could run a world record, but it was my first time here. I came here to do what I have to do
- I did it. It’s wonderful and it’s fabulous. The pacing was really perfect. I want to thank all the people who came to cheer us
- Burundi’s Francine Niyonsaba, who has an intersex condition, breaks world record,September 15, 2021,By Ben Morse, CNN
- I will firstly endeavor to train myself to improve my record and do better in 2020 Olympic Games
- I started being ranked seventh on the list in 2012 Olympic Games, the second in 2016 and though I don’t know what the result will be, I want to be a gold medalist in 2020
- Determination and courage are the best friends of the future
- I will take this opportunity to visit the University of Ngozi as it promised to award me for my silver medal
- There isn’t much money in athletics. We just win and receive something that allows us to survive with the main objective of avoiding depending on others. On the contrary, it is the country which should honor its athletes
- Burundi government should adopt laws that promote athletes in Burundi for instance
- Francine Niyonsaba: « My dream is to win 2020 Gold Medal”09-20-2016,DIANE UWIMANA
