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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)
Picture 1 - The Two 800m Greats - David Rudisha and Wilson Kipketer
In the past, Kipketer had predicted that in order to break the world record that Sebastian Coe was holding 1min 41.73sec, it was important to do at least 3 or 4 subs 1min 42sec consistently so that one can take a chance at the record. Kipketer brought the time down to 1min 41.11sec. Right now, Wilson Kipketer's record is broken by the 21-year-old Rudisha. Also, Kipketer, in a special interview, had mentioned that he is not really bothered on athletes breaking the record. He told that being able to do few sub 1min 42sec was already a great achievement for him in life.
Rudisha, with great determination and tenacity, has broken Kipketer’s 1:41.11 world record not once but twice – first with 1:41.09 in Berlin. In Berlin, Sammy was the pacemaker for Rudisha. Later on, Rudisha predicted that the record will be broken again over time. A week later, Rudisha did 1:41.01 in the 800m in Italy, for the Rieti Grand Prix race. Rudisha was paced by Sammy Tangui until 400m and subsequently, Jackson Mumbwa Kivuva had to push Rudisha from 400m to 500m. From 500m, it was a solo attempt to take the opportunity to have a crack at Rudisha's own world record of 1min 41.09sec. Rudisha had to muster his own courage and effort to set the world record again. Here, it is also interesting to note that Rieti is still considered a magical track, even to this present day, for many of the world records to be broken, in the past.
Pic 2 - Sebastion Coe, from Great Britain, was holding the world record for the 800m, 1min 41.73sec, for a period of 16years(1981- 1997)
Pic 2 - Sebastion Coe, from Great Britain, was holding the world record for the 800m, 1min 41.73sec, for a period of 16years(1981- 1997)
Rudisha’s top five 800m average times is 1:41.53 as compared to Kipketer’s average 800m time of 1:41.62. Wilson Kipketer, nevertheless has four World titles (indoors and out), two Olympic medals, European gold, and a winning streak spanning more than three years. The only thing missing from him was the Olympic gold. Rudisha is young and he is on his way to great achievements which are believed that will be shown over time. So far, for this year, Rudisha great achievement is that he has an unbeaten streak of winning the 800m race in all the races from the start of the year 2010.
Picture 3 - Wilson Kipketer was holding the world record for the next 13 years( 1997-2010). The year 1997 was known as the amazing year for Kipketer
Picture 3 - Wilson Kipketer was holding the world record for the next 13 years( 1997-2010). The year 1997 was known as the amazing year for Kipketer
“I still hold two records indoors,” added Kipketer who felt that the medals he got from very important races were just as important as records. Moreover, Wilson admits, “By breaking the world record I have only achieved a third of what I want to achieve,” he said humbly. “Winning the World Championships and the Olympics are the two other big goals that I want to achieve in my career. With world records, someone else can come along and break them, but with gold medals, no one can take them away from you; they are yours for life.”
However, Wilson Kipketer believes that Rudisha has more potential in him. “This is only the beginning for him,” said Kenyan-born-Dane Kipketer. “There is still so much that he can go on to achieve – multiple world championships, Olympic titles.”
Strategies and Tactics and prediction of 800 metres race of David Rudisha - By Wilson Kipketer
1. David likes to be at the front from the start.
2. David is better at maintaining the fast pace towards the end
3. David has an individual mind, and that’s what makes the difference. He can be led by a pacemaker who goes through the first lap in 48 seconds and can maintain that pace.
4. Rudisha can be the first to break 1min 40sec
5. The 800m is all about finding the right balance and maintaining your rhythm. You don’t necessarily have to be a strong 400m runner if you have the right rhythm. It just so happens that David is a very good 400m runner too, but he also has a great natural rhythm and feel for the event
Rudisha's analysis of his own race
1. I have been working hard on trying to maintain that pace. I think I can improve, but I still need to work more on my final 200m
2. Since Kipketer did 49sec for the first 400m of the 800m race to break the world record, I was aiming for 48sec for the first 400m of the 800m race.
Results in principal competitions in 2010 - Unbroken Win By Rudisha
Event Date Competition Position Result
800m 04.03 Melbourne Track Classic 1. 1:43.15
800m 14.05 Doha IAAF Diamond League 1. 1:43.00
800m 27.05 Ostrava Golden Spike 1. 1:44.03
800m 04.06 Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games 1. 1:42.04
800m 26.06 Nairobi Kenyan Ch. 1. 1:44.23
800m 08.07 Lausanne Athletissima 1. 1:43.25
800m 10.07 Heusden-Zolder Athletics 1. 1:41.51
800m 30.07 Nairobi African Championships 1. 1:42.84
800m 22.08 Berlin ISTAF 1. 1:41.09
800m 27.08 Bruxelles Memorial van Damme 1. 1:43.50
800m 29.08 Rieti IAAF World Challenge 1. 1:41.01
800m 05.09 Split IAAF/VTB Bank Cont. Cup 1. 1:43.37
It is an interesting fact to note that Rudisha is married to his wife Lizzy, and has a six-month-old daughter, Charin. Looks like Rudisha is balancing very well with married life.
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By Narayanan
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.
