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Rudisha sends message: Rotich, Keter show great power in 800m heats

Kenya's David Lekuta Rudisha (C) leads the field in the Men's 800m Round 1 heat during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 12, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Olympic champion David Rudisha yesterday sent his statement of intent with a commanding show in the 800m heats in Maracana.

The world record holder led compatriots Ferguson Rotich and Alfred Kipketer into today’s semi-finals.

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