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.