My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.

" Rudisha's world record was the more notable for the absence of pacemakers to assist him the latter not being permitted at the Olympics and other major championships. 01
In November 2010 at the age of 21 he became the youngest ever athlete to win the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award.  .

He is the current Olympic and world record holder in the 800 metres as well as the current World and Olympic Champion at the distance. Rudisha was the first person to run under 1:41.