Wayde Van niekerk

South Africa

Wayde Van niekerk

Wayde van Niekerk is a South African track and field sprinter who competes in the 200 and 400 meters. He is the current world record holder in the 400 meters, having set a time of 43.03 seconds at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where he won the gold medal. Van Niekerk has also earned medals at various World Championships, making him one of the most accomplished 400m runners in history.

Olympic Medals

Gold1

World Championship Medals

Gold2
Silver1

Personal Bests

60 Metres

6.62

11/10/2020

300 Metres

30.81

6/28/2017

100 Metres

9.94

6/20/2017

200 Metres

19.84

6/10/2017

400 Metres

The XXXI Olympic Games

43.03

8/14/2016

Major Championships

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The XXXI Olympic Games - 400 Metres

43.03

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IAAF World Championships in Athletics - 400 Metres

43.98

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IAAF World Championships - 400 Metres

43.48

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IAAF World Championships in Athletics - 200 Metres

20.11

Recent Mentions

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: EVENT-BY-EVENT SPRINTS PREVIEW + PREDICTIONS
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Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber break down all of the sprints races taking place at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest from Aug. 19-27.

Here’s the full broadcast schedule and how to watch. | A full schedule of events in Eastern Time can be found here.

Here are the biggest questions around each respective event:

Women’s 100m: The best event of the world championships?

Men’s 100m: How healthy is Fred Kerley? Could Marcell Jacobs steal it again? Wide open?

Women’s 200m: Shericka Jackson vs. Gabby Thomas will surely be epic

Men’s 200m: How fast will Noah Lyles go? World record?

Men’s 400m: Who has the better comeback story: Steven Gardiner or Wayde Van Niekerk? Or Michael Norman?

Women’s 400m: Now that Sydney is out, is this Marileidy Paulino’s to lose?

Women’s 400m Hurdles: Femke Bol’s golden moment awaits

Men’s 400m Hurdles: Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin Round II

Women’s 100m Hurdles: What will the AIU decide on Tobi Amusan and what’s that mean for everyone else?

Men’s 100m Hurdles: Grant Holloway goes for the threepeat

CITIUS MAG’s Coverage 

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: Our hit show from last year is back! The way we described it was “think of the TODAY Show but for track and field die-hard fans” and it delivered, featuring interviews with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Rai Benjamin, Michael Johnson, Seb Coe, Hellen Obiri, Malcolm Gladwell and many more notable friends. And this time around should be no different – every day of the World Championships, we will be inviting athletes, coaches and fellow media personalities to sit back and chat with Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber.

The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.)

CHAMPS CHATS ON THE CITIUS MAG PODCAST DAILY: The CITIUS MAG team of Chris, Kyle, David McCarthy, Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison will unpack all of the day’s biggest surprises and offer up their insights and analysis from being at the new National Athletics Centre and interviewing athletes each day. The podcast recording will be streamed on YouTube at the end of every day and will be also available on The CITIUS MAG Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to shows.

MORNING RUNS: If you’re in Budapest, there will be two chances to catch some miles with the CITIUS MAG team in partnership with ASICS: one on Aug. 21 and another on Aug. 24. We’ll have giveaways, coffee and treats for people who are in town. The runs will start at 8 a.m. from ASICS House at Erzsébet tér, 1051 Budapest.

DAILY CITIUS MAG NEWSLETTER: David Melly will recap all of the biggest moments, highlighting his must-watch athletes and events for each day while also pulling together some of our best content, photos and social moments that the CITIUS MAG team captures. You can sign up for the newsletter here.


CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

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Ep.232 – Gina Lückenkemper: Training, Wettkampf und die Bedeutung des Teams
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Gina Lückenkemper: Training, Wettkampf und die Bedeutung des Teams

Gina Lückenkemper ist nach langer Zeit wieder zu Gast im Mainathlet Leichtathletik Podcast. Sie war drei Monate in Florida und ist nun wieder zu Hause in Bamberg und schon voll in die Freiluftsaison eingestiegen.

Im Interview spricht Gina über ihre Trainingsgruppe in Florida und die gegenseitige Unterstützung im Team. Neben ihr trainieren Noah Lyles, Josephus Lylyes, Jereem Richards, Wade van Niekerk, Noah Williams, Celera Barnes, Murielle Ahouré-Demps, Angie Annélus und Kendal Williams. Die Gruppe arbeitet eng zusammen und unterstützt sich gegenseitig.

Sie erwähnt, wie Noah Lyles ihr geholfen hat, ihre Lauftechnik zu verbessern, indem er ihr das Gefühl für die Bewegung in dieser speziellen Technik vermittelt hat.

Wir sprechen auch über ihre Zusammenarbeit mit Ralph Mann, der ihr am Start geholfen hat.

Und natürlich sprechen wir auch über den größten Moment für Gina 2022: das 100-Meter-Finale in München. Vor dem Finale hatte sie Probleme mit dem Oberschenkelmuskel und wusste nicht, ob sie überhaupt antreten kann. Ihr Trainer half ihr, sich auf die Technik zu konzentrieren und machte mit ihr vor dem Finale ein Techniktraining. Es funktionierte und der Rest ist Geschichte.

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595. Records Broken At Texas & Florida Relays | The FloTrack Podcast
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Gordon and Kevin react to all the records and fast times run at the Texas and Florida Relays. Along with notable performances from around the world including Wayde Van Niekerk's 44.17 400m opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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283. Boost Boston Games/Gateshead DL Recap | The FloTrack Podcast
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Ryan Crouser makes history, Wayde Van Niekerk pulls up at the end of a 200m, Dina Asher-Smith notches a big early-season win and a quick look at the Doha Diamond League fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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192. Why Usain Bolt Still Looms Large Over Track & Field | The FloTrack Podcast
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Kevin and Lincoln discuss Wayde van Niekerk's response to Lincoln's diss, Usain Bolt's prominence even in retirement and Caster Semenya heading back to court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 563: What’s Up With Wayde?
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Jason and Kevin discuss Wayde Van Niekerk’s future, Jordan Hasay’s half-marathon, Mo Farah on a reality show and buying an indoor track.  Show Notes –House of Run Shirt –Easy Double Shirt...



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188. The Rivalries To Be Excited About For 2021 | The FloTrack Podcast
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Kevin and Lincoln share their most anticipated rivalries for the 2021 professional track and field season and discuss Wayde van Niekerk's recent performances in South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 562: Home Means Nevada
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Jason and Kevin discuss Athlete of the Year nominees, updates on Wayde Van Niekerk and Makhloufi and a couple other things going on in the world. Show Notes –House of Run Shirt –Easy Double Shirt...



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149. Opening Week Of XC Is Here | The FloTrack Podcast
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Gordon and Kevin discuss the first weekend of NCAA cross country, Wayde Van Niekerk adjusting to racing again and Thursday's Diamond League meet in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 478: Everything To Be Excited About Outdoors
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Jason and Kevin discuss the 42 most interesting storylines heading into the outdoor season. How healthy is Wayde Van Niekerk? Can the Jamaican men win a sprint medal? What will Eliud Kipchoge do for...



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Episode 465: The 2018 Email Spectacular
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Jason and Kevin wind down 2018 by reading listener emails about the best hopes for American marathoning, biggest track and field fears, must-see running films, watching Wayde Van Niekerk’s world...



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Episode 453: Lingering Questions
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Jason and Kevin discuss the biggest questions in the aftermath of the 2018 track season including the status of Wayde Van Niekerk, the future of Allyson Felix and how the 2019 World Championships...



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Gut reactions to Team USA 2017 vs. Team USA 2016 (ft. Kevin Liao)
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Kevin Liao and Chris Chavez share their initial thoughts on how Team USA looks on paper compared to last year's Olympic team and how the new squad may fare at the upcoming IAAF World Championships in London. Some of the topics discussed include... Thoughts on how a non-Olympic year, yields a changing-of-the-guard in certain events while others still have some veteran presence. Fred Kerley vs. Wayde Van Niekerk talk Paul Chelimo's solo 13:08 The return of Aries Merritt The women's 400m hurdles is a must-watch event at-last And much more... Subscribe on iTunes and leave a five-star review. This episode was dedicated in memory of Tyrone McGraw, who passed away after a battle with cancer.
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