Wayde van Niekerk is a popular South African track and field sprinter who competes in the 200 and 400 meters who is currently a world and Olympic record holder which he broke in the Olympic finals.
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Wayde van Niekerk Profile Summary
| Full Name | Wayde van Niekerk |
| Date of Birth | July 15, 1992, Cape Town |
| Nationality | South African |
| Height | 1.83m |
| Country Represented | South Africa |
| Ranking | 1st |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
Wayde van Niekerk was born on July 15, 1992, in Cape Town, South Africa. He is the son of Wayne van Niekerk and Odessa Swarts. He has a brother called Craig van Niekerk.
Wayde van Niekerk attended Bellville Primary and Simonberg Primary before going to Grey College before going on to study marketing at the University of the Free State.
Wayde van Niekerk made his international debut at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics, where he placed fourth in the 200m with a personal best time of 21.02 seconds. He also ran in the 4×100 meters relay heats with the national team, alongside Gideon Trotter.
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Wayde van Niekerk Net Worth
How much is Wayde van Niekerk worth? Wayde van Niekerk has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Wayde van Niekerk Injury
Wayde van Niekerk suffered a devastating knee injury in a charity tag rugby match in 2017. He also appeared to sustain an injury on Sunday (23 May) at the Boston Boost Games Continental Tour Gold meet, says he is “well” and has not suffered a serious injury.
Wayde van Niekerk World Record
Wayde van Niekerk won his maiden world 400m title in Beijing 2015, posting a new national record of 43.48, which launched him into fourth place on the world all-time list.
Questions people ask about Wayde van Niekerk
Is Wayde van Niekerk going to the Olympics?
Wayde van Niekerk has qualified and will be at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo even though he has been plagued with injuries in recent years.
What was Van Niekerk’s world record 400m time?
Wayde van Niekerk holds a record of 43.48 in the maiden world 400m title in Beijing 2015.#
What is Wayde van Niekerk net worth?
Wayde van Niekerk has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Is Wayde van Niekerk injured?
Wayde van Niekerk is not injured and will be representing his country a the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
How much does Wayde van Niekerk weigh?
Wayde van Niekerk weighs about 8okg.
How old is Wayde van Niekerk?
Wayde van Niekerk was born on July 15, 1992.
How tall is Wayde van Niekerk?
Wayde van Niekerk is 6 footer and weihsj about 80kg.
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