It's a dark month for the Kenya athletics community. World Record holder and two-time Olympics champion in the men's 800m, David Rudisha, is mourning the death of his father.

He captioned it:

Me and my ailing father, wish him a quick recovery. Long live my dad.

Many have eulogised the late as a great athlete and below are messages of condolences to his family.

Julius Yego: My sincere condolences to the family of David Rudisha for the loss of his Dad ! Pole sana bro we together in prayers during this difficult time may God give you strength to endure this moment of despair RIP Rudisha Senior

Teddy Eugene: My heartfelt condolences to the family of Olympic 800 meters champion David Rudisha on the loss of their father-1968 Olympics silver medalist Daniel Matasi Rudisha.

Nicholas Bett: My Heartfelt Condolences To David Rudisha Family And Athletics Fraternity For the Passing On Of Our Legend Daniel Rudisha, Father of David Rudisha,May God Give You Comfort And Strength... R.I.P.

Kipleft Pat Pole sana to the family of David rudisha

Jacob Abere: This is a bad day to our nation as we lose Nzoia Sugar MD Michael Kulundu at Nairobi Hosp due injuries he sustained in January from thugs while pole to athletic Kenya due demise of legend Daniel Rudisha father to @rudishadavid pole sana.

Michael Kwambo Another Kenyan legend rests. R.I.P Daniel Rudisha,a member of the 4 x 400m relay team alongside Charles Asati, Munyoro Kamau & Naftali Bon that claimed silver at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City in 2 mins 59.6 seconds.He was the father of 800m World Record Holder @rudishadavid

Hon. William Cepkut Rest in peace mzee Daniel Rudisha, you fought a good fight , Rest Well. To my brother @rudishadavid take heart. It shall be well