David Rudisha, two-time 800m Olympic champion, shared a hospital image of his father, Daniel Rudisha, a 1968 Olympic silver medalist, on social media. The post included a message wishing his father a speedy recovery.
The 1968 Games participant is currently receiving medical care, though specific details about his condition remain undisclosed. Rudisha's social media update prompted widespread public support from Kenyans, including former schoolmates and community members.
Comments from followers included messages such as: 'Pole sana kwake' (May he recover quickly) and 'Brother Daniel Rudisha... be well again soonest.' Other well-wishers expressed faith in divine healing and requested swift recovery for the veteran athlete.