Kenya: Rudisha's Tribute to Successor Korir After Tokyo Exploits

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Kenya: Rudisha's Tribute to Successor Korir After Tokyo Exploits

[Nation] Tokyo -- Perfect timing! World 800 metres record holder David Rudisha returned my call Wednesday night just as I was helping Emmanuel Korir through the media mixed zone at the Tokyo National Stadium.

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