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Sometimes when you get disappointment it makes you stronger.

The weather plays a very big role. I have run very few races in the raining and the cold.

Going to the Olympics as a Maasai I want to make them proud because, after the warm welcome they gave me when I went back and being their leader, I want to also be the warrior in the Olympics. That will be something good because that will be the first Olympic gold medal for the Maasai.

From David Rudisha

I was still young when I missed Beijing. I was favourite to win a medal but I knew I had time. My coach advised me to stay at school and finish my exams. Even if I had gone and won the Olympics, I might not have handled the pressure. So I moved on.

From David Rudisha

I knew I would be running with so many people watching all over the world because of him. People love Bolt. He has many fans out there because of his great achievements and breaking world records in Olympics. I've done the same and it's a great honour. I'm happy and I'm happy for him.

From David Rudisha

When I am training, I don't want any disturbances. I have to be focused, not losing sight of my targets. I cannot evade the fact that I am now well known and I have made already some money, but you can learn how to deal with it.

From David Rudisha

Fantastic, I am very happy to be the fastest 800 metres runner in the world.

From David Rudisha

It's something special to break the world record at the Olympics.

From David Rudisha

Even if the pace is slow in championships, you can still sprint well and still power in the last 200, which is always the main part when the race is slow.

From David Rudisha

It's not good to focus on one person or two persons about being your rivals. The important thing is just to train hard and be ready for the competition and to prepare for the races so that in case of anything that comes out, you are able to handle it.

From David Rudisha

David Rudisha

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