“Going to the Olympics as a Maasai I want to make them proud because, after the warm welcome they gave me when I went back and being their leader, I want to also be the warrior in the Olympics. That will be something good because that will be the first Olympic gold medal for the Maasai.” WantFirstsLeaderProudGoldWarmWelcomeWarriorOlympicsMedalGold MedalsMaasai Author:David Rudisha
“I was ready in 2008 for the Olympic Games but unfortunately I missed the Kenyan trials with a thigh injury. I watched those Olympics but it was tough to watch. But it was good in the end because a Kenyan, Wilfred Bungei, was the champion.” EndsGamesWatchesReadyToughTrialsChampionInjuryOlympicsThighsOlympic Games Author:David Rudisha
“My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.” WorldWantedFatherAbilityGrewGrew UpGoldEncouragementAthleteTitlesOlympianPrestigious Author:David Rudisha
“The weather plays a very big role. I have run very few races in the raining and the cold.” PlayBigsRunningRaceRolesColdRainWeather Author:David Rudisha
“I missed the final of the World Championships in 2009, but I told the coach I would break the world record in 2010. Which I did. Then in 2011 I won the World Championships and now in 2012 it is the Olympics. That is how I have been working.” WorldHas BeensBreakRecordsFinalsCoachesOlympicsChampionshipWorld Records Author:David Rudisha
“Already in 2007 I thought I would be able to break the World record in the near future. That time Sammy Tangui was the pacemaker in Lausanne. I liked the way he was running. He is tall, he has a strong body and his stride is similar to mine. I told him in one of the coming years I would need him when I try to break the World record.” WorldWayNeedsTryingYearsBodyWould BeRunningAbleStrongBreakRecordsMinesTallStrideWorld RecordsPacemakers Author:David Rudisha
“The Olympics is a special event and winning is very important. For me as a world record holder and world champion, the only thing I am missing is the Olympic gold medal and that is what I want to achieve in my career.” WorldWantImportantWinningCareersRecordsAchieveSpecialMissingEventsGoldChampionOlympicsMedalGold MedalsWorld ChampionsWorld RecordsSpecial Events Author:David Rudisha
“Even if the pace is slow in championships, you can still sprint well and still power in the last 200, which is always the main part when the race is slow.” IfsWellsStillsLastsRacePaceChampionshipSprint Author:David Rudisha
“When I was a little boy, I always wanted to run. I loved competing with my friends.” LittlesRunningWantedBoysMy FriendsCompetingLittle Boys Author:David Rudisha
“Fantastic, I am very happy to be the fastest 800 metres runner in the world.” WorldFantasticRunnersVery Happy Author:David Rudisha