Adonis vs David Rudisha
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Compare the life timelines of Adonis (1930–present) and David Rudisha (1988–present) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 38 years, from 1988 to 2026.
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Adonis (1930–present)
- — Born in Al Qassabin, Syria Verified
- — Adopted the pen name Adonis Verified
- — Graduated in philosophy from Damascus University Verified
- — Imprisoned in Syria for membership of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party Verified
- — Moved to Beirut and later took Lebanese citizenship Verified
- — Co-founded the poetry journal Shi'r with Yusuf al-Khal Verified
- — Founded the journal Mawaqif Verified
- — Completed a doctorate at Saint Joseph University in Beirut Verified
- — Settled in Paris Verified
- — Awarded the Goethe Prize of the city of Frankfurt Verified
David Rudisha (1988–present)
- — Born in Kilgoris, Kenya Verified
- — Began training under Brother Colm O'Connell at St Patrick's High School, Iten Verified
- — Won the 800 metres at the World Junior Championships Verified
- — Set his first 800 metres world record in Berlin Verified
- — Lowered the world record to 1:41.01 in Rieti Verified
- — Won the 800 metres world title in Daegu Verified
- — Won Olympic gold in London in a world record 1:40.91 Verified
- — Won a second 800 metres world title in Beijing Verified
- — Retained his Olympic 800 metres title in Rio de Janeiro Verified