Amina mourns Daniel Rudisha

The newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Spots Amb Amina Mohammed has mourned the death of legendary marathon champion Daniel Rudisha.

While taking to her twitter account Amina wrote, ”It is with deep sadness that I’ve learnt of the passing of Kenya’s legendary sprinter Mzee Daniel Rudisha,1968 4x400m relay Olympic Silver Medalist. He played an instrumental role in pioneering Kenya’s success in short distance running, inspiring a new generation of champions. ‘”

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It is with deep sadness that I’ve learnt of the passing of Kenya’s legendary sprinter Mzee Daniel Rudisha,1968 4x400m relay Olympic Silver Medalist. He played an instrumental role in pioneering Kenya’s success in short distance running, inspiring a new generation of champions.— AMB. (Dr.) Amina C. Mohamed (@AMB_A_Mohammed) March 7, 2019

The former athlete succumbed to heart problem while at his home in Kilgoris Narok County.

The 73 year old is the father of two-time Olympic 800m champion and world record-holder David Rudisha.

The pioneer athlete won a silver medal during the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

He was a member of the 4 x 400m relay team alongside Hezekiah Nyamao, Charles Asati and the late Naftali Bon.

The CS eulogised Rudisha as a great sportsman and patriot who set the foundation for the current crop of athletes including his successor son David.

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