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David Rudisha: strong finish to beat Mark English (right) and Martyn Rooney
ENDURANCE topped raw speed on the streets of Newcastle as Kenyan 800m Olympic winner David Rudisha got the better of a fast-starting Martyn Rooney to win in a world best of 57.7.
The world record-holder over 800m bided his time on Rooney’s shoulder before his pedigree over the longer distances shone through, entering the final 150 metres in first place as he flew down the Mondo track and held off Mark English, who was second with 57.91.