Friday, August 31, 2012

David Rudisha - Shock Defeat in 800m Zurich

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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)

Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)

David Rudisha - Suffers his first defeat with calmness

Olympic 800 metres champion David Rudisha suffered a shock defeat at the Weltklasse Diamond League meeting on Thursday. Kenyan Rudisha, who also set a new world record to win gold in London lost out to Ethiopia’s Mohammed Aman on a chilly and wet evening in Zurich.

In rainy and cold conditions at Zürich's Letzigrund Stadium, David Rudisha ran his final race of the season. 

Aman did 1:42.53, while David Rudisha did 1:42.81. The race was Rudisha's only loss during at 800 meters during 2012 season where he won nine previous races, including heats.

"The race was really good," the always gracious Rudisha told reporters. "My legs felt tired and I cannot run well if the weather is not good. I hoped for a fast race here and am a little bit disappointed. It is very difficult to get a good pacemaker to pace for a 800m world record, but this time it was good. It was the rain who stopped me."

Sammy Tangui brought Rudisha to a 49.59. The latter was two strides behind. The mighty Kenyan had a solid lead after Tangui dropped out a few meters after the bell, but Aman began to catch him on the backstretch, and finally made the pass with about 30 meters to go. Aman, the reigning world indoor champion, set an Ethiopian record with his victory. 

Aman told reporters, "I am very happy - alhamdulillah," Aman added. "And hopefully next year, I will beat the world record - inshallah." 

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Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’  by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).

He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.