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Wayde van Niekerk

Wayde van Niekerk

August 02, 2021

Kirani James is Back, van Niekerk Out, Thompson-Herah rips 21.66, DSD Women to Impact 200

We recap the semis of the men's 400, women's 200, and women's 400m hurdles.
May 23, 2021

Wayde van Niekerk Pulls Up Limping in the 200, Isiah Young Upsets Noah Lyles at 2021 adidas Boost Boston Games

It was not a great day for WVN or Lyles, but US hurdle stars Keni Harrison (12.49) and Grant Holloway (13.20) both looked great in winning their races.
December 20, 2019

LRC's Race of the Decade: The Final Four Is Here!

As we choose the race of the decade, we're now down to 4 and the two most powerhouse #1 seeds now will clash. Which was a better race - Chris Solinksy's shocking upset of both Galen Rupp and the 27:00 minute barrier all at once in his pro 10,000 debut or David Rudisha's majestic wire-to-wire 800m WR in London? And what about Wayde van Niekerk's stunning WR from lane 8 to win Olympic gold in Rio or Eliud Kipchoge's marathon WR?
July 21, 2017

2017 Herculis Recap: Usain Bolt (9.95) Is Back, Emmanuel Korir (1:43.10 800) & Elijah Manangoi (3:28.80 1500) Rip World Leaders

Bolt beat Isiah Young by .03 but looked to have more in the tank while fellow Olympic champs Matthew Centrowitz and Asbel Kiprop struggled in the 1500. Hellen Obiri rocked the 3000 (8:23.14) as Wayde van Niekerk was pushed hard in the 400 by Botswana's Isaac Makwala.
June 11, 2017

Usain Bolt Runs 10.03 in His Final Race in Jamaica, Wayde van Niekerk Gets World Leader (19.84) as David Rudisha Gets Beat

Christian Taylor, Allyson Felix, Mo Farah, Jenna Prandini and Ryan Whiting all got wins.
June 04, 2017

adidas Boost Boston Games Day 2: Tori Bowie (16.30 150) & Shaunae Miller-Uibo (21.76 200) Set World Bests in Straight Sprints as Wayde van Niekerk Runs 19.84

The sprint stars delivered this afternoon in Boston. However, Olympic champs Jenn Suhr and Jeff Henderson weren't able to win.
May 31, 2017

Big Weekend of Track in Boston: 2017 Adrian Martinez & adidas Boost Boston Games Preview

Boston is the PLACE TO BE this weekend as there are some great names entered in these two events. From sprint stars like Wayde van Niekerk, Yohan Blake, Toriw Bowie, and  Shaunae Miller-Uibo to mid-d and distance stars like Robby Andrews, Leo Manzano, Donavan BrazierDejen Gebremeskel, and Muktar Edris. Plus can HSer Casey Clinger break 4:00 in the mile?
August 14, 2016

43.03 From Lane 8! Wayde van Niekerk Takes Down Michael Johnson's 17-Year-Old 400M World Record to Win Olympic Gold

The times were incredible on the lightning-fast Rio track as former Olympic champs Kirani James (silver in 43.76) and LaShawn Merritt (bronze in 43.85) were the only men who did not set an all-time best mark for place.
August 11, 2016

The Friends and Family Guide To Track & Field At The 2016 Summer Olympics: Bolt's Swan Song, Hyperandrogenism & Everything Else You Need To Know To Get Ready For Rio

The track and field action in Rio starts tomorrow. Do you now know what's going on but want to learn? Read this.
August 10, 2016

Olympic Men's 400 Preview: With World Champ Wayde van Niekerk And Olympic Champs LaShawn Merritt And Kirani James, The Stage Is Set For A Classic Olympic Final

The Big Three have claimed every global title since 2008 and their matchup in Beijing last year produced the first race in history with three men under 44 seconds. Could they go faster this year - and challenge Michael Johnson's WR of 43.18?
July 15, 2016

Monaco Diamond League: Omar McLeod Loses for First Time in 2016, Van Niekerk Keeps Winning, National High Jump Record (And Injury) for Tamberi

Omar McLeod's unbeaten streak came to an end as Wayde van Niekerk's continued at the Monaco DL meeting which took place less than 24 hours and 20km away from the horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France.
June 16, 2016

adidas Boost Boston Games Preview: Nick Willis Plans To Simulate The Olympics, Ajee Wilson Says There Is Nothing To Worry About & More

The inaugural meet in Boston is full of stars - Nick WillisMeseret DefarAjee Wilson, Mary Cain, Robby AndrewsWayde van NiekerkJenn SuhrTori Bowie and Yohan Blake will all compete. MB: Official 2016 adidas Boost Boston Games Discussion Thread
August 26, 2015

Day 5 Recap: Wayde van Niekerk Wins a Blazing 400 in 43.48; Julius Yego's 92.72 Bomb in Javelin Keeps Kenya's Golden Championships Going

Three men broke 44.00 for the first time in history as former world champs LaShawn Merritt (43.65 PB) and Kirani James (43.78) had to settle for silver and bronze. Cuba's Yarisley Silva won the pole vault in dramatic fashion, while Justin Gatlin (19.87) and Usain Bolt (19.95) cruised through the 200 semis to set up a thrilling final on Thursday.

July 15, 2015

Full Results From Lucerne, Switzerland: Lopez Lomong Takes Down Bernard Lagat In 3000 As Five Women Go Sub-2 In The 800

Lomong got the win in 7:42.19 to Lagat's 7:42.75. Andy Bayer was 6th (7:48.49). Switzerland's Selina Buchel took the 800 in 1:59.21, beating Chanelle Price by .03.