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Ten days later, on July 14, 2015, he won a 200 m race at the Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik...

July 14, 2015 · Wayde van Niekerk · Athletics · On this day

Wayde van Niekerk

Ten days later, on July 14, 2015, he won a 200 m race at the Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik in 19.94 seconds, his first 200 m run under 20 seconds.

About Wayde van Niekerk

Wayde van Niekerk is a distinguished South African track and field sprinter, renowned for his exceptional performances in the 200 and 400 metres. He is celebrated as the current world and Olympic record holder in the 400 metres, having set a remarkable time of 43.03 seconds at the 2016 Rio Olympics, a feat that solidified his place in athletics history.

  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Born: 15 July 1992
  • World Records: 1 (400 m)
  • Olympic Medals: 1 Gold
  • World Championships Medals: 2 Gold, 1 Silver

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