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David Rudisha beaten

Thursday, August 30, 2012 | 1:47 PM



KINGSTON, Jamaica- Olympic champion and World record holder David Rudisha was beaten by Mohammed Aman of Ethiopia in the 800m event at the Diamond League meet this afternoon.

Rudisha led for most of the race, but was overtaken by Aman who won in a national record of 1:42.53.

This was Rudisha's only race after the OIympics, which he finished in 1:42.81.

RANKATHLETENATIONRESULTPOINTSRANKING
1AMAN MohammedETH01:42.5NR141
2RUDISHA DavidKEN01:42.8122
3KOSENCHA Leonard KirwaKEN01:44.363
4SOLOMON DuaneUSA01:44.4
5OSAGIE AndrewGBR01:44.924
6RIMMER MichaelGBR01:45.1
7KITUM TimothyKEN01:45.224
8CHEMUT AnthonyKEN01:45.5
TANGUI SammyKENDNF



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