Beijing: Kenya's David Rudisha claimed a second world 800m title with a smart tactical race in Beijing on Tuesday. The Olympic champion and world record-holder led from gun to tape, clocking 1min 45.84sec for victory. Poland's Adam Kszczot claimed silver in 1:46.08, with Bosnian Amel Tuka taking bronze (1:46.30).


Kenyan David Rudisha celebrates after winning gold in the men's 800m event at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing yesterday 

Rudisha went out fast to nail down point, going through the first lap in 54.15sec. Down the far straight, European champion Kszczot tried to force past Rudisha on the inside, but the Kenyan managed to muscle him off as the pack spread with runners looking for a clean line.