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David Rudisha believes time has come for his comeback

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World 800m record holder David Rudisha. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

After walking with an implant that held his ankle for more than one year, 800m world record holder David Rudisha has made an unexpected announcement.

The two-time Olympic champion said he was hoping to make a comeback after a four-year hiatus, characterised by injuries that denied him opportunities to represent Kenya at major global competitions such as the 2019 World Championships and the 2020 Olympic Games.

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