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FOCUSING ON RIO: Rudisha poised to retain 800m title in 2016 Olympic Games

Kenyan athlete David Rudisha poses for a photo, during the 1st ANOC gala Awards, in Bangkok Thailand, Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. Kenyan 800-meter champion David Rudisha won the inaugural award from the Association of National Olympic Committees as the best male athlete at the most recent Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

David Rudisha has Rio on his mind.

The Kenyan has been battling injuries and a drop in form since winning the 800 meters at the 2012 London Olympics in a world record time of 1 minute, 40.1 seconds.

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