Nairobi: Two-time Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha has
undergone surgery in Eldoret, Kenya after sustaining a fracture in his ankle
last week. The injury is expected to sideline the world record-holder for at
least 12-16 weeks.
According to a statement issued by his management company, the surgery was carried out by Kenyan team doctor and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Victor Bargoria. On May 19, Rudisha twisted his left ankle at his rural home in Kilgoris, Narok County, according to World Athletics.
During a walk on the compound, the 31-year-old stepped on uneven ground and initially believed it was not a serious injury. He continued with exercises that wouldn't cause further harm to his ankle but after a lack of improvement over the weekend, he underwent an examination and was diagnosed with an ankle fracture at St. Luke's hospital in Eldoret. IANS
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