Kenya: Celebrations as Hometown Hero Wins Olympic Gold

August 10, 2012 from Citizen News Kenya

David Rudisha's victory was particularly significant to hundreds of residents of his home town Kilgoris, including members of his family, who turned up at the community market for the public viewing of the race. Many expected Rudisha to easily win the 800m final, but when he set a new world record, that was the icing on the cake. Waihiga Mwaura just returned from Kilgoris and reports on the unprecedented jubilation that rocked Rudisha's hometown.

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David Rudisha

David Lekuta Rudisha is a Kenyan middle distance runner. He is the current Olympic and world record holder in the 800 metres, as well as the current World and Olympic Champion at the distance. Rudisha was the first person to run under 1:41.00 for the event, and he holds the th... Explore this topic

Kilgoris

Kilgoris is a town in the Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the capital of the Trans Mara District. The town has a population of 4500. Maasai are the prominent tribe in the area, though it is located near an area inhabited by the Gusii people. Some ethnic clashes have occurre... Explore this topic

Kenya

Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a sovereign state in East Africa. The capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya lies on the equator with the Indian Ocean to the south-east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the n... Explore this topic

2012 London Olympics

The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012, was a major international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee. It took place in London, Unit... Explore this topic

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Athletics is an exclusive collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and race walking. The simplicity of the competiti... Explore this topic

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