By BERNARD ROTICH More by this AuthorWorld 800 metres record holder David Rudisha is recovering at St Luke's Hospital in Eldoret after undergoing surgery on Thursday for an ankle fracture. According to a statement from One4One Sports Marketing and Management, Rudisha sustained the injury after twisting his left ankle at his rural home in Kilgoris, Narok County, on May 19. During the 2012 Summer Games in London, Rudisha clocked 1:40.91 breaking the world record (1:41.11) previously held by Danish Wilson Kipketer. In 2016, Rudisha defended his Olympics title in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after winning in 1:42.15. My injury had healed and my medical specialist had given me a clean bill of health," said Rudisha who is managed by Mitchell Boeting.

Source: Daily Nation May 28, 2020 17:48 UTC