Many people discovered Namibia by watching you running in the Olympic Games. Did the fact of being regarded as your country’s Ambassador give you a particular responsibility in your career?
It was an honor for me to compete for our young nation. As an athlete I accepted the role of ambassador to carry the flag of our country, because many people died for our independence to give me the opportunity to compete against the rest of the world.

When you announced the end of your sporting career, you stated that: “I will now go through the African continent to share my experience with the younger ones.” Nowadays, what is exactly your investment in the African youth?
Since my retirement, I visited several countries, particularly to give motivational talks and for clinics. In Africa I visited Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Senegal, Algeria, Congo, Ethiopia, Burundi, Seychelles and Mauritius. Outside our continent, I visited Iceland, Germany, Malaysia, Japan, China and Romania.

Do you think Africa can host the Olympic Games in the near future?
Yes.

To conclude, who will win the 100m and 200m races in Beijing according to you?
I’m not a gambler, but I’m always for the underdog !