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The Olympic Games on Twitter: "Congratulations, Wayde van Niekerk (#RSA) on winning gold and breaking the WR in men's 400m! #Athletics #Olympics https://t.co/prczOWrKgh" / Twitter
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Wayde van Niekerk opens season with fast 44.17secs at national championships | World-Track and Field
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