World record-holder David Rudisha is eager to lead a world-class 800m field on June 1 at the Prefontaine Classic, where he will take on all seven of the other Olympic finalists from last year.
Rudisha, the 2012 Olympic gold medallist, is no stranger to racing the best in the world, having broken the 1:41 barrier in his London victory against them. But competing in Eugene will be his first chance to display his incredible talent at the historic Hayward Field.
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