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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.
- Ockert de Villiers
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.
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Jun 14, 2023 · The South African sprinter, who holds the world record of 43.03s, is determined to lower his mark and break the 43-second barrier. He faces competition from Steven Gardiner and Michael Norman, who are among the few men to run sub-44 times.
Jul 15, 1992 · Learn about the South African sprinter who won Olympic and World championships in the 400m and 200m. See his personal bests, world rankings, results, and achievements in his career.
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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 the...
