David Rudisha
David Rudisha is a Kenyan middle-distance runner, renowned for his exceptional talent in the 800 meters. He is regarded as one of the greatest 800m athletes of all time, holding the world record of 1:40.91, set in 2012 at the London Olympics, where he also won a gold medal. His remarkable achievements and consistent performance over the years have made him a symbol of excellence in athletics, often described as having a 'heavenly touch' in his races.
Born on Dec 17, 1988 (37 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 2 | 8.50 | 0.42% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 251,161 | $106,000 | 495$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,771,296 | 251,161 | $106,000 | 495$ |
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Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Athletes such as world gold medallist David Rudisha have shaped the history of our sport.
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Kenya:
David Rudisha set the 1:40.91 world record 14 years ago, which Emmanuel Wanyonyi aims to attack this season.
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Pakistan:
David Rudisha, a retired Kenyan 800m legend, praised Wanyonyi's potential to set a new record.
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United Kingdom:
David Rudisha, the world record holder, was watching the men’s 800m final.
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Kenya:
David Rudisha, a double Olympic champion, was an interested spectator in the stadium and is a close friend of Wanyonyi's.
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Kenya:
Rudisha is a world record holder.
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Kenya:
David Rudisha's world record of 1min 40.91sec from the 2012 London Olympics is seriously under threat.
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Ireland:
David Rudisha is the current world record holder in the 800m.
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Kenya:
Kimuron is credited for churning out our top athletic stars, among them world record holder in the distance David Rudisha.
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Monaco:
David Rudisha holds the world record for the 800 meters since 2012.
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