The sprinter shot to fame in athletics in 2016 after setting a stunning new 400-meter world record in 43. 03 seconds. Born 15 july 1992) is a south african track and field sprinter who competes in the 200 and 400 metres. Wayde van niekerk (south african english: Born on , he made history at the 2016 olympic games by winning the gold medal in the 400m, breaking the world record with a time of 43. 03 seconds. · wayde van niekerk , born on 15 july 1992 in cape town, is a south african track and field athlete who competes in the 200m and 400m categories. · in the 400-meter track and field event, wayde van niekerk currently holds both the world and olympic records. Wayde van niekerk , born in 1992, is a south african sprinter renowned for his exceptional performances in the 200 and 400-meter races. Add wayde to favourites and stay up to date with latest news, interviews, behind the scenes and even more! His first international competition was the 2010 world junior championships, where he placed fourth in the 200 meters. · wayde van niekerk is among africa’s most successful sprinters having not just won olympics and world titles but also broken world records in the 400m. / ˈweɪd fʌn niːˈkɛərk /, afrikaans: · wayde van niekerk is a world-renowned south african sprinter specializing in the 200m and 400m races. Season’s bests (2025) looking for another athlete? He also holds the record for world-best time in 300 meters. In 400 meters, he is the current world and olympic record holder and the olympic champion.
