They say David Rudisha is ‘the greatest runner you’ve never heard of’. That is the line that has been rolled out by the headline writers at the BBC, Vanity Fair and a few others in recent weeks. You know him now. Rudisha, the greatest 800m runner in history, broke his own world record at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday night. …
If you did not know Rudisha, it is only because he keeps such a low profile. There were no histrionics on the startline, and no exuberant celebrations at the finish. …
… To come here and get a world record is unbelievable. I had no doubt about winning. …
Rudisha pulled the field around behind him, like a speedboat leading seven water-skiers. …
… seven personal bests set in the race …
Guardian – David Rudisha breaks world record to win Olympic 800m gold for Kenya
Seb Coe: … the most impressive track and field athlete at these games …
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