Rudisha breaks record

Kenya’s David Rudisha last night lit up the Olympic Games with a sensational victory in the 800m, breaking his own world record in the process. Rudisha made the most of ideal conditions, storming through the first lap in 49.28 seconds and powering to the gold medal in one 1:40.91.

That took exactly one-tenth of a second off his previous record as all eight finalists sat a season’s best, personal best or national record.

Teenager Nijel Amos of Botswana claimed silver in a national record of 1:41.73 ahead of Kenya’s Timothy Kitum.