Wayde Van Niekerk, London 2017, photo by Mike Deering/ the Shoe Addicts
Wayde Van Niekerk is Olympic champion, World Champion, and world record holder. He has recovered from a profound knee injury, and in trying to return to top form, is moving to be coached by Lance Brauman, one of the top coaches in the sport.
Van Niekerk gets clearance
Wayde Van Niekerk, London 2017, photo by Mike Deering/ the Shoe Addicts
PRETORIA (RSA): Olympic 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk has been cleared to travel to the United States where he will train under the guidance of his new coach Lance Brauman, informs iol.co.za. “Wayde’s travel documents have been approved. Now we are waiting for the passports, so we hope to have it some time this coming week,” said his manager Peet van Zyl. Therefore, Van Niekerk could miss the South African Championships which begin on Thursday.
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— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) March 27, 2021