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“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.”

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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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