Double Olympic champion David Rudisha survives head-on car crash
Two-time Olympic champion David Rudisha has thanked "the Almighty God" after escaping unharmed from a head-on car crash in his native Kenya.
The world 800m record holder collided with a bus on Saturday while travelling to the town of Kilgoris.
He posted a picture of his crumpled vehicle on Twitter.
Thanking the Almighty God for the gift of life.Saturday night around 1030Hrs I survived a tragic road accident at Keroka on my way home to Kilgoris after a head on collision with a bus plying Kisii Nairobi Route. I am fine with no injuries! Thank you 🙏🏻 for your prayers. pic.twitter.com/RZdwemLwXG
— David Rudisha (@rudishadavid) August 26, 2019
"Thanking the Almighty God for the gift of life," wrote the 30-year-old.
"Saturday night around 1030Hrs I survived a tragic road accident at Keroka on my way home to Kilgoris after a head on collision with a bus plying Kisii Nairobi Route.
"I am fine with no injuries! Thank you for your prayers."
Rudisha won Olympic 800m gold at London 2012, setting a world record of 1:40.91 in the process, before retaining his title in Rio de Janeiro three years ago.
