David Rudisha named ambassador for WIC Glasgow 24
David Rudisha has been named World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 ambassador inspiring athletes for the event on 1-3 March.
World 800m record holder David Rudisha has been appointed as the World Athletics ambassador for the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships set to dazzle Glasgow from 1-3 March 2024.
The Kenyan legend, a revered figure in athletics with two Olympic gold medals and two World Championships titles in his storied 800m career, is no stranger to the city, having clinched a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games held there.
David Rudisha has been named World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 ambassador inspiring athletes for the event on 1-3 March.
World 800m record holder David Rudisha has been appointed as the World Athletics ambassador for the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships set to dazzle Glasgow from 1-3 March 2024.
The Kenyan legend, a revered figure in athletics with two Olympic gold medals and two World Championships titles in his storied 800m career, is no stranger to the city, having clinched a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games held there.
The 35-year-old's career has been punctuated by remarkable achievements, notably his world record-breaking performance of 1:40.91 at the London 2012 Olympics.
With this ambassadorship, Rudisha is poised to inspire a new generation of athletes at the first global championships of 2024.
"I really feel honored," Rudisha remarked, reflecting on his successful career and his role in encouraging young talents to aspire to global accolades.
Rudisha's fond recollections of competing in the UK, and particularly in Glasgow, add a personal touch to his ambassador role.
He recounted the 2014 Commonwealth Games with fondness, praising the supportive and kind-hearted Glasgow crowd.
"The people were very kind and supportive. I got silver in that race, but it was clear that the crowd supported and cheered for every athlete, regardless of the position they finished," he said.
As the world gears up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Rudisha highlighted the importance of a strong start to the competitive season.
"The Olympics is at the helm of any sport," he asserted, underscoring the significance of the Games in an athlete's career.
His anticipation for the championship in Glasgow is not just as an ambassador but also as a fan, especially for events close to his heart like the 800m and 400m races.
He expressed his excitement to see athletes like Femke Bol, who has already posted impressive times early in the season.
The World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 promises to be a spectacle, with over 700 athletes from around 130 nations vying for medals across 26 disciplines.
posted Thursday February 15th
by Festus Chuma