Trivia

Didn't compete at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics because of an injury.

Has 2 daughters together with his wife.

Was a 400 m runner, but his coach, Colm O'Connell, prompted him to try 800 m.

Won 2 gold medals in the 800 m at the African Championships in 2008 and 2010.

His father, Daniel Rudisha, is a former runner who won the silver medal at the 1968 Olympics as part of the Kenyan 4×400 m relay team, while his mother Naomi is a former 400 m hurdler.

Is a middle-distance runner.

Won 2 gold medals in the 800 m at the World Championships in 2011 and 2015.

Won 2 gold Olympic medals in the 800 m in 2012 and 2016.

Supporter of the football club Arsenal F.C.

Member of the Maasai ethnic group in Kenya.

Went to Kimuron Secondary School.

Won one silver medal in the 800 m at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.