Amos, Rudisha to relive 2012 Olympic moment

Back to the city of 2012 triumph: Amos
Back to the city of 2012 triumph: Amos

Olympic silver medalist, Nijel Amos revives his rivalry with world record-holder David Rudisha when the two return to the scene where they both made history at the 2012 Olympics held in London three years ago.

The two face each other at a Diamond League race in London on Saturday.  Amos became the first Motswana to win an Olympic medal while Rudisha set a new 800m record clocking 1:40.91.

Ever since that time, the two have become arch-rivals and are set to intensify their competition once again during the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.

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