Kenya athletes are now harvesting golds there in Rio, and the current to hour prayers of loving Kenyans is David Rudisha when the 800m giant went on to pocket another medal in the 800M men final race.
The world record-holder and two time world champion is also now a two-time Olympic gold medallist, and also the first man since 1964 to defend his Olympic 800m title.
Rudisha clocked in 1:42.15 to emerge the champion again with Taoufik Makhloufi of Algeria grabbing Silver while United States Clayton Murphy gave his nation a bronze.
“I am so excited. It is the greatest moment of my career,” said Rudisha. which is quite a statement given the success of his career.
“It’s been very difficult,” Rudisha said, referring to injuries he has had in recent years. “I have stayed focused and positive. My coach has been great and given me hope.”
Kenya now stand at the top in Africa and second in the whole world in athletics four medals behind the leaders, United states.
Jamaica closes in the top three with 4 medals, 2 golds and two silver medals.