Van Niekerk participated in a celebrity tag rugby match at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town...
Van Niekerk participated in a celebrity tag rugby match at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town before a Rugby Championship test match.
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