David Rudisha
David Rudisha is a Kenyan middle-distance runner, renowned for his exceptional talent in the 800 meters. He is regarded as one of the greatest 800m athletes of all time, holding the world record of 1:40.91, set in 2012 at the London Olympics, where he also won a gold medal. His remarkable achievements and consistent performance over the years have made him a symbol of excellence in athletics, often described as having a 'heavenly touch' in his races.
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David Rudisha, a retired Kenyan 800m legend, praised Wanyonyi's potential to set a new record.
Kenya’s Wanyonyi, Chebet deliver for Africa at world championships - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-09-21
David Rudisha, the world record holder, was watching the men’s 800m final.
‘What the hell was that?’: Johnson-Thompson shares world bronze in remarkable finale | World Athletics Championships
United Kingdom· 2025-09-21
David Rudisha, a double Olympic champion, was an interested spectator in the stadium and is a close friend of Wanyonyi's.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins men's world 800m gold
Kenya· 2025-09-20Rudisha is a world record holder.
Faith Kipyegon eyes historic fourth world titleKenya· 2025-09-16
David Rudisha's world record of 1min 40.91sec from the 2012 London Olympics is seriously under threat.
Kipyegon eyes fourth title as Tokyo Worlds beginKenya· 2025-09-12
David Rudisha is the current world record holder in the 800m.
How the teen phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus broke my understanding of athletics – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-10
Kimuron is credited for churning out our top athletic stars, among them world record holder in the distance David Rudisha.
St Joseph's Boys and Nasokol Girls crowned Rift Valley football championsKenya· 2025-07-12
David Rudisha holds the world record for the 800 meters since 2012.
Le recordman de France du 800 mètres Gabriel Tual distancera-t-il les stars mondiales d'athlétisme au meeting Herculis? Réponse ce soir à Monaco
Monaco· 2025-07-11
David Rudisha is an 800m world record holder.
Is it another empty promise to construct Kamariny Stadium?Kenya· 2025-05-13
David Rudisha is celebrated as the greatest 800m athlete of all time due to his unrivalled achievements in the race.
Wanyonyi V Arop: Who will break Rudisha's world 800m record?Kenya· 2025-04-29