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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.
- 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- 70 kg (154 lb)
- South African
- Adidas
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.
Aug 19, 2023 · 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.
- Ockert de Villiers
The South African sprinter, who broke Michael Johnson's 400m record in Rio 2016, is back on track after injury and injury. He faces competition from Steven Gardiner and Michael Norman, who have also run sub-44 times.
Jul 23, 2020 · BBC Olympic sports reporter. Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk wants to set an "untouchable" 400m world record as his legacy. Athletics legend Michael Johnson held the record for 17 years...
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Apr 19, 2024 · Men’s 400m world record-holder Wayde van Niekerk opened his Olympic year in earnest with a comfortable win in his 200m heat at the Athletics South Africa Senior Track and Field Championships in Pietermaritzburg on Friday morning (19 April). Van Niekerk, who opted to run the half-lap instead of the 400m at the championships, eased through his ...
The South African sprinter and Olympic champion reveals his mental struggles and injury issues that affected his performance in the 400m semi-finals. He remains hopeful of bouncing back in 2022 and competing more to regain his form and focus.
