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David Rudisha 800 World Record 1:41.09!

Aug 22, 2010

David Rudisha breaks the 800 meter World Record in Berlin with a 1:41.09. The record formerly held by Wilson Kipketer was thought to be one of the toughest records out there. This is Rudisha's second time running 1:41 in 2010. Only Kipketer had run under 1:42 twice before this season.

Results - http://www.istaf.de/results2010de/re0110040.html

Article about race - http://www.sportsscientists.com/2010/08/david-rudisha-14109-world-record.html