800m world record smashed as Rudisha storms to gold
Kenya's David Rudisha lit up the Olympic Games last night with a sensational victory in the 800 metres, breaking his own world record in the process.
Kenya's David Rudisha lit up the Olympic Games last night with a sensational victory in the 800 metres, breaking his own world record in the process.
David Rudisha crosses the line in 1min 40.91sec
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Rudisha made the most of ideal conditions, storming through the first lap in 49.28 seconds and powering to the gold medal in 1min 40.91sec. That took exactly one tenth of a second off his previous record as all eight finalists set a season's best, personal best or national record.
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