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David Lekuta Rudisha, MBS (born 17 December 1988) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. He is a two-time back-to-back Olympic champion from the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics , a two-time World champion from the 2011 and 2015 World Championships in Athletics , and a world record holder at the event with a time ...
- David Lekuta Rudisha
- 76 kg (168 lb)
- 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
The double Olympic and world champion shares his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Olympics.com, reflecting on his long-standing world record, why he thinks he could have gone faster than his thrilling London 2012 time and the next 800m star.
David Rudisha is a Kenyan Olympic and World champion in the 800 metres. He holds the world record of 1:40.91, set in London in 2012, and has won two Diamond League titles and two African championships.
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Aug 9, 2022 · Relive the stunning performance of David Rudisha, who ran 1:40.91 to break the world record and win Olympic gold in the men's 800m final at the London Olympics. Learn about his background, his coach, his legacy and his reaction to his historic feat.
The 800m Olympic champion speaks to Olympic Channel about his painful year that included a car crash, his father's death and a divorce. He hopes to return to the track and win a third gold medal at Tokyo 2020.