The 29-year-old world record holder and reigning champion, Wayde van Niekerk, advanced to the semi-finals of the 400m heats at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, August 1. Van Niekerk, who claimed a world record victory of 43.03 seconds in the men’s 400m at the Rio 2016 Games, finished third in his heat in 45.25 seconds. Athletics, men’s 400m, heats: Wayde … Continue reading Wayde van Niekerk secures spot in 400m semi-finals