Daniel Rudisha
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| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics | ||
| Silver | 1968 Mexico City | 4x400 metre relay |
Daniel Rudisha (born August 11, 1945) is a Kenyan former athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.
Born in Kilgoris, Rift Valley Province, he competed for Kenya in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Munyoro Nyamau, Naftali Bon and Charles Asati. He also competed in the 400 metres at those Olympics, finishing a non-qualifying 6th in his heat.
Rudisha lives in Kilgoris. His son, David Rudisha, is also an athlete and current Olympic Champion at 800 metres, having set a new world record in the final at London 2012.
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