This is why you will not find David Rudisha directing traffic

Kenya's David Lekuta Rudisha celebrates after he won the Men's 800m Final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 15, 2016. AFP PHOTO

By  FRED MUKINDA

What you need to know:

  • Rudisha describes himself as a “track and field athlete, 800m 1:40.91 world record champion, Olympic champion, IAAF male athlete of the year 2010, ANOC male athlete of London 2012 Olympics.”
  • Kenyans woke up early to watch the race and were not disappointed. He also clocked a season’s best of 1min 42.15sec to become the first man in 52 years to retain the 800m title.

Chief Inspector David Lekuta Rudisha is based at the Traffic Police Department headquarters in Ruaraka, Nairobi.

However, do not expect to see him on Kenyan roads directing traffic any time soon. This is meant to give him adequate time to train and deliver gold medals to Kenya, as he did on Tuesday.

His previous deployment was at the Kenya Police Training College, Kiganjo.

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Most officers of his rank usually head traffic departments in police divisions.

Their work entails ensuring the free flow of traffic, investigating accidents and enforcing traffic laws, as well as leading road safety campaigns.

The 800-metre world champion retained his Olympic title in Rio de Janeiro.

Rudisha describes himself as a “track and field athlete, 800m 1:40.91 world record champion, Olympic champion, IAAF male athlete of the year 2010, ANOC male athlete of London 2012 Olympics.”

Kenyans took to Twitter to congratulate the world champion, with the hashtag #DavidRudisha trending the whole day.

President Uhuru Kenyatta wrote: “We are so proud of David Rudisha for retaining his 800 metres gold at Rio.”

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And Deputy President William Ruto posted: “David Rudisha, you have made our country proud by defending your 800 Olympic title. The country salutes you.”

Rudisha also expressed his joy on the social media site. He wrote: “I am super happy to defend the 800m title, thanks everyone for your support.”

Kenyans woke up early to watch the race and were not disappointed. He also clocked a season’s best of 1min 42.15sec to become the first man in 52 years to retain the 800m title.

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