Rudisha breaks record in 800m win
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Kenya's David Rudisha tonight lit up the Olympic Stadium with a sensational victory in the 800m, breaking his own world record in the process.
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David Rudisha of Kenya celebrates next to the clock after winning gold and setting a new world record in the men's 800m final on Day 13 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. |
Rudisha made the most of ideal conditions, storming through the first lap in 49.28 seconds and powering to the gold medal in 1:40.91.
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.
Teenager Nijel Amos of Botswana claimed silver in a national record of 1:41.73 ahead of Kenya's Timothy Kitum, who claimed bronze.
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