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Daniel Rudisha
Full name: Daniel Matasi Rudisha
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Weight: 168 lbs (76 kg)
Born: August 11, 1945 in Kilgoris, Rift Valley, Kenya
Country: 
Kenya
Sport: Athletics
Related Olympians: Father of David Rudisha.
Medals: 1 Silver (1 Total)
Biography
His son, David Rudisha, was world junior champion at 800 m in 2006 and African champion in 2008 and 2010. In 2010 he also set a 800 m world record with 1:41.09. Personal Best: 400 – 45.5y (1967). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer | 23 | Ciudad de México | Athletics | Men's 400 metres | Kenya | KEN | 6 h3 r2/4 | ||
| 1968 Summer | 23 | Ciudad de México | Athletics | Men's 4 × 400 metres Relay | Kenya | KEN | 2 | Silver |
Men's 400 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T(H) | T(A) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer | 23 | Ciudad de México | Athletics | Kenya | Quarter-Finals | Heat Three | 6 | 47.6 | 47.68 | |
| 1968 Summer | 23 | Ciudad de México | Athletics | Kenya | Round One | Heat Two | 4 | QU | 46.9 | 46.96 |
Men's 4 × 400 metres Relay
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | T(H) | T(A) | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer | 23 | Ciudad de México | Athletics | Kenya | KEN | Final | 2 | 2:59.6 | 2:59.64 | 44,6 | ||
| 1968 Summer | 23 | Ciudad de México | Athletics | Kenya | KEN | Round One | Heat One | 2 | QU | 3:00.8 | 3:00.84 |
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