Daniel Rudisha
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Daniel Matasi•Rudisha |
| Used name | Daniel•Rudisha |
| Born | 11 August 1945 in Kilgoris, Narok (KEN) |
| Died | 6 March 2019 in Nakuru, Nakuru (KEN) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 76 kg |
| NOC |  Kenya |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Daniel Rudisha was a 400 metre runner who competed at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 4x400. He also competed in the open 400, but did not get past the first round. His 45.5 time for 440 yards in 1967 ranked him 7th on the year list for the event.
Rudisha later became a school teacher and coach, eventually becoming District Education Officer in Kenya. His son, David Rudisha, became better known as the 800 metre gold medalist at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, and setting the first world record under 1:41.
Personal Best: 400 – 45.5y (1967).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | KEN |
Daniel Rudisha | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h3 r2/4 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Kenya | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Father of David Rudisha