Our success in Singapore was a Herculean effort by the whole team. Now I am determined to deliver on all we promised. I will be watching like a hawk.
Meaning of the quote
The success in Singapore was a huge, difficult task that the entire team worked very hard to achieve. Now, the politician is determined to keep his promises and will closely monitor everything to make sure it is done properly.
About Sebastian Coe
Sebastian Coe, a British sports administrator, former politician, and retired track and field athlete, is renowned for his impressive Olympic and world record achievements in middle-distance running. He has also been involved in major sports administration roles, including leading the successful London 2012 Olympic bid and serving as president of the IAAF.
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