Even if the pace is slow in championships, you can still sprint well and still power in the last 200, which is always the main part when the race is slow. David Rudisha championshipmainpace Change image and share on social
I can say when it comes to championships it's a tactical race and normally you don't have a pacesetter who can set a pace for fast times. That is why you see that obviously we fall around 1:43 because that is the most favorable one can run from the front. David Rudisha championshipfallfast share on social
I was still young when I missed Beijing. I was favourite to win a medal but I knew I had time. My coach advised me to stay at school and finish my exams. Even if I had gone and won the Olympics, I might not have handled the pressure. So I moved on. David Rudisha advisebeijingcoach share on social
Already in 2007 I thought I would be able to break the World record in the near future. That time Sammy Tangui was the pacemaker in Lausanne. I liked the way he was running. He is tall, he has a strong body and his stride is similar to mine. I told him in one of the coming years I would need him when I try to break the World record. David Rudisha bodybreakcome share on social
The Olympics is a special event and winning is very important. For me as a world record holder and world champion, the only thing I am missing is the Olympic gold medal and that is what I want to achieve in my career. David Rudisha achievecareerchampion share on social
I missed the final of the World Championships in 2009, but I told the coach I would break the world record in 2010. Which I did. Then in 2011 I won the World Championships and now in 2012 it is the Olympics. That is how I have been working. David Rudisha breakchampionshipcoach share on social
My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world. David Rudisha abilityathletebring share on social
The weather plays a very big role. I have run very few races in the raining and the cold. David Rudisha bigcoldplay Change image and share on social
I love my tribe, the Maasai are very good people and humble. David Rudisha goodhumblelove Change image and share on social
I knew I would be running with so many people watching all over the world because of him. People love Bolt. He has many fans out there because of his great achievements and breaking world records in Olympics. I've done the same and it's a great honour. I'm happy and I'm happy for him. David Rudisha achievementboltbreak share on social