Another day another Kenyan breaks the world record. I have said on this blog many times that I have an affinity for the way Kenyans run. I always follow the events even when I am not able to travel to see them run. My son remarked that there would be no one he’d rather have hold his hand in an emergency near exit signs .
I would agree with him. There are 3 world records that are considered the holy grail of running. Daniel Komen’s 3000 meter record, the 800 m record by Wilson Kipketer and the 10,000 m by Bekele. I have serious doubts whether anyone will ever beat Daniel Komen’s time in my lifetime.
However, David Rudisha at only 21 years of age broke the 800 m record on his first try. I was there in the stadium and I have to say, it was as exciting as any soccer match. Kudo’s to these Kenyans. We can learn a lot from them.