{"id":3400,"date":"2014-06-15T11:11:55","date_gmt":"2014-06-15T15:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kenyapage.net\/commentary\/?p=3400"},"modified":"2014-06-15T11:13:31","modified_gmt":"2014-06-15T15:13:31","slug":"rudisha-win-shows-he-is-on-the-comeback-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyapage.net\/commentary\/kenya-athletics-news-3\/rudisha-win-shows-he-is-on-the-comeback-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Rudisha win shows he is on the comeback trail"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rudisha holds off a strong field at the 2014 New York Diamond League<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

David Rudisha posted a confidence boosting victory in the New York leg of the IAAF Diamond league circuit when he won the 800m race in 1:44.63. The time recorded is far cry from 2012 when Rudisha stopped the clock at 1:41.74 to set a new world record. Still it is an important step. Coming back from a serious injury that kept you out for a year can be a long arduous process. Regaining confidence in your previously injured knee can also be challenging.<\/p>\n

The Race<\/h2>\n

Rudisha started on the outer lane\u00a0 and immediately put himself front and center, tucking in right behind rabbit Daniel Dye down the opening backstretch. Dye passed the 400 meters at 50.48. This is a classic Rudisha tactic. Duane Solomon followed close on Rudisha\u2019s shoulder, as per his second game plan \u2014 and hung on throughand stayed there until 700 meters. Rudisha hit 600 meters at 1:18.03, followed by Solomon, then a fast-charging Mark English of Ireland.<\/p>\n

Rudisha held off Ireland who settled for second place in 1:45.03 having passed Duane Solomon who then came third in 1:45.13<\/p>\n

Rudisha’s Post race Interview<\/h2>\n

After the race, Rudisha was mobbed by reporters, a clear sign that despite a year away from the track, he is still a star attraction. In fact Rudisha drew far more reporters than any other athlete at the meet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still need to do a lot, because I started a little late this year. I felt better today, but I need a few races to bring my body back.\u201d said Rudisha to the media throng.<\/p>\n

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