×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Showdown between Rudisha and Rotich fails to materialise

Alfred Kipketer sprints to victory in the 800m yesterday. RIGHT: David Rudisha was third. [PHOTOS:DENNIS OKEYO AND AFP]

The build up to the two-day Olympic trials at Kipchoge Keino Stadium was about the showdown between David Rudisha and Ferguson Rotich.

The showdown was, however, not to be as youngster Alfred Kipketer (1:43.73) stole the show beating both Rudisha (1:44.23) and Rotich (1:44.05) in the 800m final yesterday. It was the same script in the women race as another youngster Margaret Nyairera stole the limelight with world bronze medallist Eunice Sum forced to play the bridesmaid role.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in