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David Rudisha

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Kenyan middle distance runner

AthletesBorn 1988 · age 37
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David Lekuta Rudisha, MBS is a retired Kenyan middle-distance runner who is the world and Olympic record holder in the 800 metres. 91. He is also a two-time World champion and two-time Diamond League champion in the 800 m.

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David Rudisha
said · May 13, 2013
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To get to the top is not easy but to maintain your level is even more difficult. The important thing now is to stay focused.

David Rudisha remains on target for world title defence in Moscow, May 13 2013

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David Rudisha
said · Jun 29, 2011
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Since 2005 I joined the training camp of Brother Colm, It was he that suggested I try the 800. He has been my coach since then.

Rudisha: “In a championship year you don’t want to reach your peak too early” - Lausanne, Samsung Diamond League,June 29 2011

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David Lekuta Rudisha, MBS is a retired Kenyan middle-distance runner who is the world and Olympic record holder in the 800 metres. Rudisha won gold medals in the 800 m at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympic Games, where, at the former, he set the world record in the event with a time of 1:40.91. He is also a two-time World champion and two-time Diamond League champion in the 800 m. Rudisha is the first and only person to ever run 800 m under 1:41, and he holds the three fastest times ever run in this event, each being a world record when set.

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Born 1988 · age 37
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