Kenyan middle-distance athletics icon David Rudisha has donated his first-word record spikes to the Museum of World Athletics (MOWA).
In an emotional message, as he donated the running shoes, Rudisha said he has kept the spikes safe even most of his family members have never seen them.
The athletics legend said he’s honoured to donate the spikes as it means a lot to him.
“I’ve donated my first world record spikes to the museum, and this is something very special. I have been keeping them safe, most of my family members have never seen them. We treasure it because it carries a lot of memories during our time when you are running,”
“It really means a lot and to donate them here, I feel very honored. I believe that this is going to inspire the younger generation and also to tell the story of our sport.” He said.
David Lekuta Rudisha is the 800-meter world record holder.
At the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in England, the United Kingdom, Rudisha set a new world record for the 800-meter race by putting on one of the greatest performances in 800-meter history.
He broke the previous world record, which he had set at the 2012 ISTAF World Challenge in Berlin, with a time of 1:40.91 minutes as he crossed the finish line.
Rudisha has won two gold medals at the Olympics and is a two-time world champion.
His record has stood for over a decade and remains one of the toughest to be broken.
