2 Kenyans Including David Rudisha Featured In Katy Perry’s 2016 Rio Olympics Anthem

David Rudisha’s international stardom has been recognized by American singer Katy Perry.

2016 Olympics will officially start on August 5th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Preparations have been underway and American singer Katy Perry was tasked with coming up with an anthem for 2016 Olympics.

Kathy composed a song dubbed ‘Rise’ which is the official anthem for 2016 Rio Olympics. The song has already garnered over 11 million views in just four days.

800 metres Olympics champion David Rudisha and long-distance runner Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich have been featured in Kathy Perry’s song.

Rudisha is seen exercising in a scenic landscape while Kipsang was shown racing in 2012 Olympics in London where he won a bronze medal.

Katy Perry’s video also features international stars like Brazilian footballer Neymar, British long-distance runner Mo Farah, American swimmer Michael Phelps, Women’s singles world number one Serena Williams, among other athletes.

Watch the video below:

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