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Wayde van Niekerk ( South African English : / ˈweɪd fʌn niːˈkɛərk /, Afrikaans: [fan niˈkɛrk]; born 15 July 1992) is a South African track and field sprinter who competes in the 200 and 400 metres. In the 400 metres, he is the current world and Olympic record holder, having set the record in the Olympic finals.
The South African sprinter, who won the 400m gold and broke the world record at Rio 2016, is back on track after injury and disappointment. He shares his goals, progress and challenges for Paris 2024 and beyond.
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The South African sprinter, who holds the world record of 43.03s, is determined to break the 43-second barrier and become the first man to do so. He faces competition from Steven Gardiner and Michael Norman, who are among the few to run sub-44 times.
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Jul 15, 1992 · Learn about the South African sprinter who won Olympic and World championships in the 400m and 300m. See his personal bests, world rankings, results, and records.
Jul 23, 2020 · Wayde van Niekerk wants to break the 43-second barrier for 400m He admitted to struggling with his mental health after the injury. "The first two weeks were very difficult and showed signs of me ...
Learn about the life and career of the South African track star, who broke the world record in Rio 2016 and is preparing to defend his title in Tokyo 2020. Discover his injury comeback, family news, rugby connection and coaching change.
Nov 10, 2020 · Wayde van Niekerk continued his comeback from injury and a positive coronavirus test with victory over 60m in Potchefstroom on Tuesday (10th November). Running in lane four, van Niekerk was away slowly with Ruan Potgieter getting a flyer on the inside and Theodor Young also starting quickly. But the reigning Olympic 400m champion cruised ...
