The fastest half-miler the world has ever seen, David Rudisha, began his season once again with a victory Down Under at the IAAF World Challenge in Melbourne, this time in a World-leading 1:44.78. This is the fifth time Rudisha has won in Melbourne. 

It certainly wasn't easy for the reigning World and Olympic champ, however, as 20-year-old Aussie Luke Mathews ran a 1:45.16 PR to nab second behind the Kenyan and secure the Olympic standard.

COMPLETE RESULTS FROM IAAF WORLD CHALLENGE - MELBOURNE

Courtesy: Athletics Australia



Event 34 Men 800 Metre Open
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Meet Record: M 1:43.15 2010 Dabid Rudisha, KEN
OQ: Q 1:46.00
Name Year Team Finals Points
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Finals
1 Rudisha, David Ken 1:44.78
2 Mathews, Luke Aus 1:45.16Q
3 Gurr, James Aus 1:46.09
4 Ralph, Joshua Aus 1:47.30
5 Rowe, Alex Aus 1:47.48
6 Stenson, Dylan Aus 1:47.75
7 Yokota, Masato Jpn 1:47.81
8 Bol, Peter Aus 1:49.22
-- Ruben (pace), Harrison Aus DNF