Rudisha takes 800m title in bout of surprises in Beijing

A shortened Day Four of the World Athletics Championships in Beijing saw David Rudisha elevated to the mantle of 800m champion once more, as a couple of surprise winners were crowned elsewhere.

Rudisha takes 800m title in bout of surprises in Beijing

A shortened Day Four of the World Athletics Championships in Beijing saw David Rudisha elevated to the mantle of 800m champion once more, as a couple of surprise winners were crowned elsewhere.

Olympic champion and world record holder Rudisha put in a controlled performance to claim his second 800m world crown to add to his London 2012 success.

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