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“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.”

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David Rudisha, born on December 17, 1988, is a renowned Kenyan track and field athlete specializing in middle-distance running. He has achieved significant success on the international stage, particularly in the 800-meter event. Rudisha won the gold medal in the 800 meters at the 2012 London Olympics and holds the world record in the event. more

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