David Rudisha leading the race at the London 2012 Olympics |
World Athletics just named David Rudisha’s 800m run at the 2012 Olympics as the moment of the decade. Here is a story I had written just after watching his run.
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Third, Rudisha is now a role model and will influence and shape the character and determinations of many other young people. I spoke with Brother Colm O'Connel, his coach, sometime in 2010 and he told me the secrets behind his success, besides his natural talent and unique running technique. It all lies in his discipline. Rudisha is focused on what he wants to achieve, he is fully committed to his training and is willing to sacrifice many pleasures to make sure that his training is his first priority.
Fourth, the Irish priest who has helped mold and train a number of Kenya's Olympic Gold Medalists and world record holders that include Peter Rono and Wilson Kipketer, among others, but prefers to keep a low profile, has again been brought to light by Rudisha's performance. Brother Colm has been training young Kenyan athletes at St. Patrick's High School in Iten from 1976. He must be one of the most experienced coaches in this world and is worthy of special recognition.
Fifth, from the money he will begin to earn from brand endorsements, contracts from cloth's manufacturers, and appearance money in races, the financial status of Rudisha will change for the better.
Sixth, Rudisha is now irrevocably a legend. With his status, he will be able to have a say in affairs to do with international running. He will be a guest of honor at various functions, regardless of whether they are related to running or not. He now stands a better chance of holding one of the biggest offices in the IAAF upon retiring from competitive running. His life is changed forever and doors are open for him everywhere.
What I have written might just be the tip of the iceberg of all that really happened within 1 minute, 40 seconds and 91 micro-seconds! I am sure that this performance means a lot more than anyone of us might be able to imagine.
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