Athletics Kenya (AK) has confirmed David Rudisha will defend his men’s 800 metres title at the IAAF World Championships in London.
Rudisha had opted out of the June 24 Kenya trials for London 2017 and several were speculating he wasn’t going to run in the UK capital.
“It is no-brainer. He is the world record holder, world champion and big time performer at big championships. He has to be in team,” AK Vice-president Paul Mutwii told journalists in Nairobi.
Rudisha won his first Olympic gold medal in the blistering 1:40.91 minute world record at the London 2012 Games.
He will return to the same stadium on Saturday 5th August, seeking top spot.
