World record holder Rudisha eyes comeback after surgery
World 800m record holder David Rudisha (right) follows proceedings during the burial service of the late Agnes Jebet Tirop at Kapnyemisa Primary School in Nandi County on October 23, 2021.
What you need to know:
- Rudisha, the 2011 Daegu and 2015 Beijing World 800m champion, has not competed since July 2017 after he sustained a back injury.
- He broke his own World Record posting a new time of 1:40.91 when winning the Olympic title at the 2012 London Summer Games.
The 800m world recorder, Kenya’s David Rudisha hopes to make a return to track soon.
Rudisha, the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics 800m champion, disclosed on Monday that he had a successful surgery on Saturday that will pave way for his return.
"I am glad that on Saturday 20th, I had a successful surgery of the removal of an implant on my left leg that has been there for the last one-and-half-years," disclosed Rudisha on his official social media pages.
"At least I will be back soon doing some running!," said Rudisha, who also has recovered from a back injury.
Rudisha, the 2011 Daegu and 2015 Beijing World 800m champion, has not competed since July 2017 after he sustained a back injury.
He broke his own World Record posting a new time of 1:40.91 when winning the Olympic title at the 2012 London Summer Games.
