Sports quotes of the week

“Twenty-six miles (42 km) not far. Back at home we sometimes run for five or six days, day and night.” - ISAYA, one of six Masai warriors who plan to run the London marathon in blankets carrying shields, spears and wearing sandals made of old car tires.

“It was courageous to award the Games to China, and it is a blessing, notably for the Tibetans. The media attention it has brought is spectacular.” - Legendary French skier JEAN-CLAUDE KILLY on the Olympic torch relay woes.

“They are horrible. They did not speak English…I think they were thugs.” - 2012 London Olympics chairman SEBASTIAN COE overheard on the Chinese officials escorting the Olympic torch on its protest-hit journey through London.

“As a spectator, I am making my own statement by not going,” - DAWN FRASER revealing she will miss an Olympics for only the second time since 1956 in protest of China’s treatment of Tibet.

“I would strongly advise them to wear the (Speedo LZR Racer) suit at trials, or they may end up at home watching on NBC.” - US swim team head coach MARK SCHUBERT’s advice to American Olympic hopefuls on the suit worn by so many world record breakers this year.

“I wouldn’t be surprised to see nearly every world record broken at the Games, hopefully, (the US) will see a high percentage of those,” SCHUBERT again.

“And by the way, this year is my last year at the club.” - how Bulldogs coach STEVE FOLKES reportedly told his players he would end his 11-year tenure at the NRL club.

“It’s playing more like a U.S. Open than a Masters,” TIGER WOODS after his Masters first round ofeven par 72 on a penal Augusta National.

“If this wasn’t the Masters or a major championship the smart thing to do would be to take the week off.” - Australian golfer ADAM SCOTT, who was struck down by a fever and swollen glands six days before the first major of the year.

“Some of these players are only playing for money now. I don’t think it’s a problem - provided the guy does his job I don’t care what the motivation is.” - spinner STUART MACGILL on the effect of India’s new Twenty20 competitions.

“We’re always stirring Rocky (Elsom) up about his short arms, or stirring Al Baxter up about being a mad fighter. I’m pretty blessed overall.” - Wallaby forward DAVID LYONS reflects on his 100 games with NSW Waratahs.

“One penalty all game and it stood out like dog’s balls and lost us the game.” St George Illawarra prop JASON RYLES after he gave away a soft penalty in the second minute of golden point extra-time to give Cronulla an 18-16 win.

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