Wayde Van Niekerk goes 20.38!

Wayde Van Niekerk, London 2017, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts

Wayde Van Niekerk is the world record holder at the 400 meters in 43.03 seconds.

It has taken Wayde just about three years to get at the rarified shape that puts one in world record shape.

Wayde is on his way to North America, as he comes to Florida to train with renowned sprint coach, Lance Brauman.

Van Niekerk 20.38

About to produce my best! #Fifteen27 #TimetoRoar @Discovery_SA @audisouthafrica @adidasrunning @adidas @Richard_Mille pic.twitter.com/CRrcH1jwKz
— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) April 18, 2021

PRETORIA (RSA, Apr 17): Final day of South African Championships had Wayde Van Niekerk winning the 200 m in 20.38 (+0.1), Justine Palframan topped women in 23.64. Tshepo Tshite clocked good quality 1:45.79 in the 800 m. In the 400 m hurdles titles for Leroux Hamman 49.70 and Wenda Nel 55.60. Zakithi Nene topped the 400 m in 45.54. Rushwahl Samaai leaped to 816 (+1.1) in long jump ahead of Jovan van Vuuren 802 (+1.4). Precious Mashele clocked at an altitude good 13:42.31 in the 5000 m. In the shot put duel Kyle Blignaut with 20.82 beat Jason Van Rooyen 20.60.

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