David Rdisha and Abubaker Kaki to face each other at the Aviva London Grand Prix – Athletics news
David Rudisha, the Kenyan middle distance runner, who holds the world title for the 800m run, is all set to face the two-time world indoor champion, Abubaker Kaki, at the much awaited Aviva London Grand Prix to be held on August 5-6.
In order to keep spectators at the edge of their seats, organisers of the event have comprised a strong field for the meet. Since the strenuous duo is going to face each other for the first time this year, neither side of supporters or spectators can predict
any one of them prevailing over each other. Also, in the presence of athletes like English star Michael Rimmer, the European silver medallist along with Boaz Lalang, the former European champion, no one is sure as to who will win the title.
Rudisha, the 22-year-old world record holder, who holds four of the ten fastest times for 800m distance, is presently known as the finest athlete for the distance he competes in. His acumen in the game can be judged from the fact that he has been unbeaten
in 400m and 800m runs for the last 16 months. The only defeat he encountered in an 800m contest was back in 2009, when he could not make it to the final of the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Last month, after prevailing in the Lausanne Samsung Diamond League, Rudisha has been experiencing an all-time high moral and thus, he is confident of displaying an impressive performance on his debut visit to England. According to news, emerging at the
Aviva London Grand Prix will be important for the runner, as this will be the last competition for the athlete before the global sporting event in Daegu.
Sharing his thoughts about the London event, Rudisha, who is presently in Monaco to appear at the Samsung Diamond League Herculis 2011 event said, “I know that the field in London will be really strong and will result in a good race. It’s important to be
having these high quality races ahead of the World Championships so it’s a great opportunity for me.”
Taking up the important run with such a positive frame of mind clearly shows that the Kenyan runner is confident to put up a good show in the meet, where he will be tested by competitors, who are in no way less strenuous than him.
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