Wayde van Niekerk

Limits of endurance as marathon stars run out of time

Paris - Muslimchronicle

The Olympic motto is "Faster, Higher, Stronger", but what if we have reached the limits of the human body? Some scientists have warned that when it comes to running -- from sprints to marathons -- the era of breaking records may be coming to an end. That is, unless the next athletic evolution is artificial and it is doping, ratherRead more

Van Niekerk says knee surgery 'successful'

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

Olympic Games and world 400-metre champion Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa said Thursday that surgery on his right knee in the United States had been successful. "Successful op done and dusted. Rehab already started. Ready for the hard work ahead," tweeted the 25-year-old star. His agent, Peet van Zyl, said in a statement: "We are pleased to have receivedRead more

Rugby injury to sideline Van Niekerk for nine months

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

Star athlete Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa revealed on Tuesday that he injured his knee in a recent celebrity rugby match and could be sidelined for nine months. The Olympic and world 400-metre champion and world record-holder has cut short his honeymoon after getting married two days ago so that he can have surgery in the United States. "ThisRead more

One-lap wonder Van Niekerk targets Johnson double

London - Muslimchronicle

Wayde van Niekerk's bid for a first world double since 1995 now turns to the 200m after he stormed to a comfortable victory in the 400m. After initially struggling with the cold, the 25-year-old ran a solid final bend to blast to victory in 43.98 seconds with a lot to spare, and went straight into recovery ahead of Wednesday's 200mRead more

Warns record-breaker van Niekerk

Rio de Janeiro - Arab Today

Wayde van Niekerk warned that the "sky was the limit" after smashing Michael Johnson's 17-year-old 400m record when he roared to Olympic gold. "Achieving what I just did now, I think the sky's the limit. There's no way I'm going to limit myself, I'm just going to try and better myself each and every time I race," said the SouthRead more