Nick, in spite of breaking the 1:43 barrier for the first time (and his P.B. of 1:43.76), had to settle for
fifth place in an amazing Olympic 800m final won by David Rudisha with a new world record.
He is pictured above looking at the Stadium's TV screen after his 1st. round run.
| Olympic Games |
| Men's 800m Final. 2012 |
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| 1. David Lekuta RUDISHA |
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KEN |
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1:40.91 WR
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2. Nijel AMOS
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BOT |
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1:41.73 NR
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3. Timothy KITUM
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KEN |
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1:42.53
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4. Duane SOLOMON
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USA |
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1:42.82
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5. Nick SYMMONDS
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USA |
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1:42.95
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6. Mohammed AMAN
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ETH |
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1:43.20 NR
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7. Abubaker KAKI
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SUD |
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1:43.32 |
8. Andrew OSAGIE
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GBR |
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1:43.77 |
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Seven of the athletes recorded personal best times !
Kaki was the exception.