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David Lekuta Rudisha

Middle-distance runner (800m)

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Biography

David Rudisha is a retired Kenyan 800-meter specialist. He set the 800m world record of 1:40.91 while winning Olympic gold in London 2012, and retained Olympic gold in Rio 2016. He is the only man to run 800m under 1:41.

Key Achievements

First man to run 800m under 1:41.00
Two-time Olympic and World Champion (800m)

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Education

High School Diploma, St. Francis Kimuron High School

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