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David Lekuta Rudisha

by: admin - August 23rd, 2010 Filed under: Sports Add Comment

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David Lekuta Rudisha (born 17 December 1988) is a Kenyan middle distance runner and world record holder in the 800 metres with a time of 1:41.09.

Born in kovai, Trans Mara District, Rudisha went to St. Francis, Kimuron Secondary School in Iten, Keiyo District which is known for nurturing several top runners. Initially he was a 400 metres runner, but his coach, Colm O’Connell, prompted him to try 800 metres. In 2006 he became the world junior champion over the distance. Read More

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Ernest Obeng

by: admin - July 29th, 2010 Filed under: Sports Add Comment

Ernest Obeng (born 8 April 1956) is a retired Ghanaian sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres. His personal best time was 10.21 seconds, achieved in August 1980 in Budapest. Ghana boycotted the Olympic Games that year.

He won the gold medals at the 1979 African Championships and 1982 African Championships. Obeng also competed at the 1983 World Championships, and won the British AAA Championships in 1985.

Obeng also came 2nd in the World Cup 100m in 1981, finishing behind Allan Wells of Europe. He is now in charge of television operations for the IAAF, working from their offices in Monaco.

Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates victory with Sulley Muntari of Ghana

by: admin - June 27th, 2010 Filed under: Football, Ghana Add Comment

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RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 26: Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates victory with Sulley Muntari of Ghana during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between USA and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 26, 2010 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

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