Thursday, August 9, 2012

London 2012: Kenya's David Rudisha sets world record in 800 and takes gold

David Rudisha of Kenya raises his arms in victory after winning the 800-meter final and breaking his own record. PHOTO/AP

David Rudisha set a world record to win the Olympic 800-meter title with an overpowering show of front-running.

When many were hoping that Usain Bolt would set such a mark in the 200 later Thursday, the Kenyan stole some of the Jamaican sprinter's thunder at the beginning of a balmy evening suited for setting great times.

Rudisha set off with his giant strides

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