Wilfred Kipkemboi Bungei is a Kenyan retired Middle-distance runner, who won the 800 m gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He also won at the World indoor Championships in Moscow 2006 the 800 metres title, defeating Mbulaeni Mulaudzi and Olympic Champion Yuriy Borzakovskiy in the race.
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I have realized there are many youth who have resorted to alcohol due to unemployment, and I want to be an inspiration to them.
Kenya’s ex-Olympic champion vies for political seat to fight doping,June 28 2018
I missed it by just .05 seconds. And I know I can still achieve it now. That will really be my main focus.
With Olympic quest finally behind him, Bungei's focus now is on more fast times - Brussels, ÅF Golden League, September 04 2008
If I was able to divide this medal into two, I would have one half for Kenya, and one half for Italy. If it was possible to split it half-and-half I would do it.
Patience, perseverence lands Bungei elusive gold, August 24 2008
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