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Wayde van Niekerk (South African English: / ˈ w eɪ d f ʌ n n iː ˈ k ɛər k /, Afrikaans: [fan niˈkɛrk]; born 15 July 1992) is a South African track and field sprinter who competes in the 200 and 400 metres.
Jun 21, 2024 · South Africa's 400m world record-holder Wayde van Niekerk overcame compatriot Akani Simbine in the half-lap sprint at the 2024 Meeting Madrid on Friday (21 June). Van Niekerk, a former world silver medallist over the 200m, outdipped Simbine in a season’s best time of 20.29 seconds.
Aug 19, 2023 · World 400m record holder and Olympic gold medallist Wayde van Niekerk made impressive strides in 2022 and 2023, raising the prospects of an epic comeback at Paris 2024. Olympics.com spoke to the South African about rekindling his form.
Jun 14, 2023 · The men’s 400m world record has been safe since Wayde van Niekerk’s incredible run from lane eight with no real challengers emerging over the last seven years. The South African is hellbent on lowering his mark but there are other potential candidates.
Jul 15, 1992 · Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 2 x World champion. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. 2 x In Top 8 at World Championships. More Honours. World Rankings. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests.
Aug 15, 2016 · South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk broke Michael Johnson's 17-year-old 400m world record to sensationally win Olympic gold at Rio 2016. The 24-year-old finished in 43.03 seconds, 0.15...
Jul 23, 2020 · 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 before Van Niekerk beat it in...
