2016 Rio Olympics
Men's 800 Meters
Unbelievable: Clayton Murphy Goes From 1:56 800m Runner to Olympic Bronze Medallist Talking World Record in Four Years
What an amazing journey for Clayton Murphy.August 16, 2016
King David's Reign Continues: David Rudisha Becomes First Man in 52 Years To Repeat As Olympic 800m Champion, American Clayton Murphy Snags Bronze
Rudisha has become the first man since 1964 to repeat as Olympic 800 champ. Clayton Murphy got bronze!August 15, 2016
USA, USA: Both Boris Berian and Clayton Murphy Advance to Men's 800 Final -- Reaction and Analysis
August 14, 2016
Men's 800 Prelims: Look Out World, David Rudisha is "Almost Close" to His 2012 Form; Clayton Murphy Scrapes Through, Boris Berian Advances and 2012 Silver Medallist Nijel Amos Goes Home
Rudisha looked great, leading all qualifiers with his 1:45.09 as Murphy ran 1:46.18 behind him but only made the semis on time. Amos faded badly and was only seventh in his heat in 1:50.46 while American Charles Jock (6th in heat 4) was also among the casualties.August 12, 2016
2016 Olympic Men’s 800 Preview: David Rudisha Goes for the Repeat In a Wide-Open Event; Clayton Murphy & Boris Berian Shoot for First U.S. Medals Since 1992
No man has repeated in the 800 at the Olympics since New Zealand's Peter Snell in 1960 & 1964. Defending world champ Rudisha enters as the world leader and favorite, but he'll be challenged by Kenyan Trials champ Alfred Kipketer, 2015 Worlds runner-up Adam Kszczot, France's Pierre-Ambroise Bosse and many more.August 9, 2016
Outside Letsrun
Kenyan Coach Sent Home After Posing As An Athlete And Giving A Urine Test
Apparently sprints coach John Anzrah was staying in a hotel and borrowed Kenyan 800 runner Ferguson Rotich's accreditation to access the Olympic village when he was stopped for a random out-of-competition drug test meant for the athlete whose accreditation he was using. *BBC: According To Rotich's Agent, Anzrah Was Just Trying To Get A Free Meal *MB: Why is Ferguson Rotich not immediately banned?August 12, 2016
While Rudisha is feelig pressure as defending champ, he sounds confident heading into Rio: "I have no doubt things will go our way”
August 4, 2016
NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
August 2, 2016
David Rudisha Is Confident Ahead Of Defending His Olympic Title Despite Kenyan Trials Loss
"Yes, I did not win at the national trials. But remember I lost to [Ferguson] Rotich in trials for Beijing last year and then went ahead to win gold. So, there are no worries."August 2, 2016
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- Kenyan Coach Sent Home After Posing As An Athlete And Giving A Urine Test
- While Rudisha is feelig pressure as defending champ, he sounds confident heading into Rio: "I have no doubt things will go our way”
- NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
- David Rudisha Is Confident Ahead Of Defending His Olympic Title Despite Kenyan Trials Loss
Race Results
- Unbelievable: Clayton Murphy Goes From 1:56 800m Runner to Olympic Bronze Medallist Talking World Record in Four Years
- King David's Reign Continues: David Rudisha Becomes First Man in 52 Years To Repeat As Olympic 800m Champion, American Clayton Murphy Snags Bronze
- USA, USA: Both Boris Berian and Clayton Murphy Advance to Men's 800 Final -- Reaction and Analysis
- Men's 800 Prelims: Look Out World, David Rudisha is "Almost Close" to His 2012 Form; Clayton Murphy Scrapes Through, Boris Berian Advances and 2012 Silver Medallist Nijel Amos Goes Home
- Kenyan Coach Sent Home After Posing As An Athlete And Giving A Urine Test
- 2016 Olympic Men’s 800 Preview: David Rudisha Goes for the Repeat In a Wide-Open Event; Clayton Murphy & Boris Berian Shoot for First U.S. Medals Since 1992
- While Rudisha is feelig pressure as defending champ, he sounds confident heading into Rio: "I have no doubt things will go our way”
- NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
- David Rudisha Is Confident Ahead Of Defending His Olympic Title Despite Kenyan Trials Loss
Analysis
- Women's 800 Semifinals: Kate Grace Advances to What Will Be One of Most Controversial Finals in Track and Field History
- Unbelievable: Clayton Murphy Goes From 1:56 800m Runner to Olympic Bronze Medallist Talking World Record in Four Years
- King David's Reign Continues: David Rudisha Becomes First Man in 52 Years To Repeat As Olympic 800m Champion, American Clayton Murphy Snags Bronze
- USA, USA: Both Boris Berian and Clayton Murphy Advance to Men's 800 Final -- Reaction and Analysis
- Men's 800 Prelims: Look Out World, David Rudisha is "Almost Close" to His 2012 Form; Clayton Murphy Scrapes Through, Boris Berian Advances and 2012 Silver Medallist Nijel Amos Goes Home
- Kenyan Coach Sent Home After Posing As An Athlete And Giving A Urine Test
- 2016 Olympic Men’s 800 Preview: David Rudisha Goes for the Repeat In a Wide-Open Event; Clayton Murphy & Boris Berian Shoot for First U.S. Medals Since 1992
- While Rudisha is feelig pressure as defending champ, he sounds confident heading into Rio: "I have no doubt things will go our way”
- NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
- David Rudisha Is Confident Ahead Of Defending His Olympic Title Despite Kenyan Trials Loss
Event Recaps
- Women's 800 Semifinals: Kate Grace Advances to What Will Be One of Most Controversial Finals in Track and Field History
- Ajee Wilson and Kate Grace Talk After Advancing to 800 Semis
- Unbelievable: Clayton Murphy Goes From 1:56 800m Runner to Olympic Bronze Medallist Talking World Record in Four Years
- King David's Reign Continues: David Rudisha Becomes First Man in 52 Years To Repeat As Olympic 800m Champion, American Clayton Murphy Snags Bronze
- USA, USA: Both Boris Berian and Clayton Murphy Advance to Men's 800 Final -- Reaction and Analysis
- Men's 800 Prelims: Look Out World, David Rudisha is "Almost Close" to His 2012 Form; Clayton Murphy Scrapes Through, Boris Berian Advances and 2012 Silver Medallist Nijel Amos Goes Home
- Kenyan Coach Sent Home After Posing As An Athlete And Giving A Urine Test
- 2016 Olympic Men’s 800 Preview: David Rudisha Goes for the Repeat In a Wide-Open Event; Clayton Murphy & Boris Berian Shoot for First U.S. Medals Since 1992
- While Rudisha is feelig pressure as defending champ, he sounds confident heading into Rio: "I have no doubt things will go our way”
- NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
Interviews
- Unbelievable: Clayton Murphy Goes From 1:56 800m Runner to Olympic Bronze Medallist Talking World Record in Four Years
- King David's Reign Continues: David Rudisha Becomes First Man in 52 Years To Repeat As Olympic 800m Champion, American Clayton Murphy Snags Bronze
- USA, USA: Both Boris Berian and Clayton Murphy Advance to Men's 800 Final -- Reaction and Analysis
- Men's 800 Prelims: Look Out World, David Rudisha is "Almost Close" to His 2012 Form; Clayton Murphy Scrapes Through, Boris Berian Advances and 2012 Silver Medallist Nijel Amos Goes Home
- Kenyan Coach Sent Home After Posing As An Athlete And Giving A Urine Test
- Video: Kate Grace Shares 3 Small Changes That Helped Her Make A Breakthrough In 2016
- 2016 Olympic Men’s 800 Preview: David Rudisha Goes for the Repeat In a Wide-Open Event; Clayton Murphy & Boris Berian Shoot for First U.S. Medals Since 1992
- While Rudisha is feelig pressure as defending champ, he sounds confident heading into Rio: "I have no doubt things will go our way”
- NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
- David Rudisha Is Confident Ahead Of Defending His Olympic Title Despite Kenyan Trials Loss
Event Previews
- 2016 Olympic Women's 800 Preview: Like It Or Not, Caster Semenya Is Going to Crush Everyone In Rio
- Unbelievable: Clayton Murphy Goes From 1:56 800m Runner to Olympic Bronze Medallist Talking World Record in Four Years
- King David's Reign Continues: David Rudisha Becomes First Man in 52 Years To Repeat As Olympic 800m Champion, American Clayton Murphy Snags Bronze
- USA, USA: Both Boris Berian and Clayton Murphy Advance to Men's 800 Final -- Reaction and Analysis
- Men's 800 Prelims: Look Out World, David Rudisha is "Almost Close" to His 2012 Form; Clayton Murphy Scrapes Through, Boris Berian Advances and 2012 Silver Medallist Nijel Amos Goes Home
- Kenyan Coach Sent Home After Posing As An Athlete And Giving A Urine Test
- 2016 Olympic Men’s 800 Preview: David Rudisha Goes for the Repeat In a Wide-Open Event; Clayton Murphy & Boris Berian Shoot for First U.S. Medals Since 1992
- While Rudisha is feelig pressure as defending champ, he sounds confident heading into Rio: "I have no doubt things will go our way”
- NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
- David Rudisha Is Confident Ahead Of Defending His Olympic Title Despite Kenyan Trials Loss
