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  • Опубліковано 31 бер 2023
  • Check out this video in Spanish here - • Wayde Van Niekerk SORP...
    The man is back and he's the fastest he's been in years.
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  • @ExcurzionX
    @ExcurzionX Рік тому +724

    If he manages to break the WR and run sub 43, he’s literally be one of the greatest stories to tell in sports history

  • @carlwilliams9642
    @carlwilliams9642 Рік тому +290

    If Wade can win World's this year it just might be one of the greatest comebacks of all time.

  • @abone2pick
    @abone2pick Рік тому +218

    You can tell he really loves the sport. A lot of athletes would have retired after that injury. Hope to see him back at the top one day

  • @Borzah
    @Borzah Рік тому +234

    i'm so happy for him

  • @ftgtraininggroup6960
    @ftgtraininggroup6960 Рік тому +100

    Just to clarify. Wayde ran the Semi-Final on Saturday morning (01-04-2023) at 10h30 in a 44.95sec and 4hours and 10min later at 15h10 he ran the final in 44.17sec.
    So that is 2 sub 45sec 400m’s within 5 hours of each other.
    Not only did Wayde accomplish this but also the 20year old Lythe Pillay who finished 2nd.
    He ran a 44.94sec semi-final and a 44.80sec in the final.

    • @Erikre33
      @Erikre33 Рік тому +6

      Who places races like that? There should be at least 24h between runs

    • @jaconortman8144
      @jaconortman8144 Рік тому

      Best of all is that he ran this time at an altitude of 1600m!

    • @DavidLeidy
      @DavidLeidy Рік тому +7

      @@jaconortman8144 I think altitude is alleged to be good for speed though

    • @koosduplooy8811
      @koosduplooy8811 Рік тому

      ​@@DavidLeidy you are correct.

    • @felixlara2945
      @felixlara2945 Рік тому

      @@DavidLeidy not for distance

  • @RANDOMZBOSSMAN1
    @RANDOMZBOSSMAN1 Рік тому +94

    Incredible performance honestly, fastest time we seen in him for like 6 years
    I really hope he’s back at the top of the top in the 400m if I could go back in time I would lock him in a room the day that rugby charity match took place

    • @ubercopywriter
      @ubercopywriter Рік тому

      Me too. Why on earth would any world-class athlete risk injury by playing f-king Rugby. What was he thinking? (And, I love Rugby. But still...)

    • @mxtpo
      @mxtpo Рік тому +1

      @@ubercopywriter only South Africans think rugby is harmless

  • @tysonbasye5171
    @tysonbasye5171 Рік тому +30

    I hope he goes 42.8.
    As a fellow rebuilt-ACL club member, I can really really appreciate the work he had to put in to get back what was gone for a while.
    There’s nothing like that day when you go to the gym or to the field or to the track, you open up the throttle to see what’s there and *finally* just know, “Yep, there it is. We’re back, baby. It feels a little different, but I’ve still got it.”
    Sometimes it feels even stronger knowing that you deliberately focused on building it back in a way that will protect it.
    He seems like a relatively humble dude, too. I wish him all the very very best.

  • @thesage1621
    @thesage1621 Рік тому +23

    I'm pulling for this man, no one deserves it more than him

  • @Elliottklassen
    @Elliottklassen Рік тому +56

    His fastest season opener ever. I just hope this doesn’t mean he’s going to peak too early this year. Either way, I’m super excited for what he can do this year.

  • @lucathegtagod5182
    @lucathegtagod5182 Рік тому +31

    If he manages to break the WR and run sub 43, it will literally be one of the greatest stories to tell in sports a movie will made

  • @frogmanant
    @frogmanant Рік тому +10

    Yaay Wayde! What a fine example of resilience. He did not allow his injury to defeat him - he worked hard & is back to outstanding form. An encouraging thing is his injury was a rugby injury. & is unlikely to occur again. Goed so, boet.

    • @binkyxz3
      @binkyxz3 Рік тому

      Agree, hopefully it has been long enough since the injury (2017) that any imbalances caused by it have been remedied.

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 Рік тому +28

    Such a feel good story! We’ll never really know how low he got, or how hard he’s had to work to get back to this level…hopefully he can get back to his very best!

  • @omarweir3442
    @omarweir3442 Рік тому +8

    He has one objective to be the first man in history to break the 43 second barrier.. 💯💯🔥🔥🔥🤷🏿‍♂️👏🏿👍🏿👊🏾🙏🏿🙏🏿

    • @ubercopywriter
      @ubercopywriter Рік тому

      He's going to do it... especially if you have Kirani, Gardiner, Allison, Cherry & Norman in the final. It'll be the final of all finals!

  • @holdenpanetti9743
    @holdenpanetti9743 Рік тому +5

    Could watch this channel all day long

  • @actual_random
    @actual_random Рік тому +35

    Hes officially back. He strolled through that first 200. Excited to see what he runs when he gets out aggressively like in 2016.

    • @alansamuel2454
      @alansamuel2454 Рік тому

      Yep a low 44 as a season opener is pretty damn damn good, and considering what all he's overcome to reach it makes it even more crazy! It's such a delight to see him back to genuine competitive shape....something once in a while I had given up on as a sad state of affairs.

  • @gianlucatranchina9169
    @gianlucatranchina9169 Рік тому +10

    I'm so happy to see his kin one of his best performances.
    as a 400 mt dash when I was young I can confirm that back at this level after injured ain't easy. Now on top ofof his anger to prove to himself that he is here and what was considered a ghost! so excited to watch more of his performances love you man you are my idol
    at the AGE of 15 i was running 400 mt in 48.5 than an car accident stop for continue !! that's why I'm sure it will be the next 2 years superlative !

  • @user-ih9sh8py3n
    @user-ih9sh8py3n Рік тому

    Wayde, jou terugveggees is super!Ek hou duime vas!

  • @vik4741
    @vik4741 Рік тому +5

    Michael Johnson beat the 400m record at the age of 33. Wayde is still 30. He can definitely get to his best. If he can get back to sub 10 and sub 20, I believe that he can try to challenge his record

  • @vfarfan1568
    @vfarfan1568 Рік тому +5

    “As always…Van Neikerk is an absolute legend”🥹🙌🏽

  • @Bruin4Life
    @Bruin4Life Рік тому +8

    Love it as he is one of my all-time favorite 400M runners. I know he would have probably run a low 42 second 400M by now if not for his horrific ACL tear in 2017! I ran the 440 in high school and then 400M in college until a major knee injury in the fall of my sophomore year which ended my collegiate running career, but never came close to any of Wayde Van Niekerk’s times! So happy for him!

    • @ubercopywriter
      @ubercopywriter Рік тому

      A knee injury during sophomore cross-country season ended my track career.

    • @grahamstrouse1165
      @grahamstrouse1165 Рік тому

      Nobody’s doing low 42s dude. It took a half-century to bring the world record from 43.86 to 43.03.

  • @eunicepadilla4513
    @eunicepadilla4513 Рік тому +7

    We've been waiting for this man. He's gonna have a 2023 to remember

  • @sumayahsalie9949
    @sumayahsalie9949 Рік тому +2

    He is a legend for what he has achieved. We, as South Africans, need to honor him for his record that he holds. We are proud of you. I was privileged to watch it live at Potcheffstroom stadium. The entire stadium was alive and cheering for him. We is a true role model to our kids. Well done again.

  • @madamnoire7464
    @madamnoire7464 Рік тому +7

    Reigning world junior champion Lythe Pillay ran 44.80 in second place to qualify for Budapest 2023. Congratulations to both.

  • @stevie586
    @stevie586 Рік тому +5

    I’m so happy to see him back on top again, especially with this type of finish in the final 100M…that part alone is very promising!

  • @KingWelshy
    @KingWelshy Рік тому +8

    Just want him to stay fit and consistent this year. Obviously, he is capable of mid 43's but think he can pace himself in and around late 43' to early 44's to dominate.

  • @pinkcottoncloud1785
    @pinkcottoncloud1785 Рік тому +1

    This guy seems so humble. He deserves everything a true inspiration❤

  • @grimgamer24
    @grimgamer24 Рік тому +10

    Excited for this. This season is going to be a crazy competitive one across most specialties and I'm here for it

  • @NicholasMacAdam
    @NicholasMacAdam Рік тому +5

    So amazing to see him make this comeback. He brings the smoke

  • @jimdeez8871
    @jimdeez8871 Рік тому +2

    Let’s go Wayde!! Trust the process champ 💪🏽

  • @coreyj6339
    @coreyj6339 Рік тому +1

    I have been waiting for him to hit top form again. He is a phenomenal athlete!

  • @fredhoy6697
    @fredhoy6697 Рік тому +1

    A long road back. I commend you for you perseverance and belief.

  • @TrackStar42
    @TrackStar42 Рік тому +5

    Didnt shock me, true wayde vans expected this!!! Hes been working hard and healthy since the adidas street meet last year!

  • @jarekk.8247
    @jarekk.8247 Рік тому +1

    This guy is a living inspiration.

  • @deified-1111
    @deified-1111 Рік тому +24

    Wade is incredible. I hope he goes after the 200m world record as well.

    • @AllInTheGame01
      @AllInTheGame01 Рік тому +13

      Huh?! He has a 19.84 200m PB which is good but nowhere near 19.19! His unfortunate injury took away the opportunity for him to run a sub 43s 400m WR not run a new 200m WR!

    • @trackuniverse9121
      @trackuniverse9121 Рік тому +6

      Don't get ahead of yourself now

    • @moneymayweathera
      @moneymayweathera Рік тому +4

      Lyles will probably break it

    • @Sanette1964
      @Sanette1964 Рік тому +2

      😂

    • @battshytkrazy156
      @battshytkrazy156 Рік тому

      Long. L 0 N G. weigh 2go tho

  • @mattiavenudo6526
    @mattiavenudo6526 Рік тому +2

    What an incredible man and inspiration

  • @joannephillips3557
    @joannephillips3557 Рік тому

    Thats our Boy!!! Wayde you biscuit!!🇿🇦

  • @brigitokeka4311
    @brigitokeka4311 Рік тому +1

    Waited so long for his comeback and it's great he's getting closer to his top form.

  • @anthok6911
    @anthok6911 Рік тому +2

    He really can get a medal at Budapest, I just wish he won't have an injury. And his peak time this season will be around 43.70-43-60.

  • @grahamstrouse1165
    @grahamstrouse1165 Рік тому

    It’s good seeing Wade rounding into form. He’s been through a lot.

  • @lesgolamola
    @lesgolamola Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making the video you always deliver.

  • @darrinarendse6644
    @darrinarendse6644 Рік тому

    The legend is back! So proud of you boykie. You are the real deal when it comes to the 400m but we know your talent extends beyond just this category. Cant wait to see you you reclaim that world title. You cannot keep a good man down! Proudly SA!

  • @randomthings4154
    @randomthings4154 Рік тому

    “just like a phoenix rising from the ashes”. He couldn’t have worded that any better 😮‍💨

  • @crumbybooch1851
    @crumbybooch1851 Рік тому +2

    Love to see him in shape!!! What a return! 👑

  • @EthanMiller_track
    @EthanMiller_track Рік тому +2

    WVN is easily my favorite 1/4 miler

  • @ferdinandvanzyl1500
    @ferdinandvanzyl1500 Рік тому +4

    Yes Wayde 🇿🇦❤
    Hard work and determination.
    Spesiial mention to Piay jr World champion with pb of 44.8
    I feel like a proud father 😀🇿🇦

  • @PLFMM
    @PLFMM Рік тому

    Yes!! 👏🏾 I love it when you end the videos like this……”as always ….is a beast/legend” “….until next time” is boring…lol!
    As always great video!

  • @dannymorgan7252
    @dannymorgan7252 Рік тому +7

    Hope he gets back into the mid 43s

  • @roddevere2975
    @roddevere2975 Рік тому +2

    Amazing comeback. I think he'll run in the 43s for sure this season

  • @carsonmalleet4367
    @carsonmalleet4367 Рік тому

    He’s back! I had no idea until you posted this video. I’m a huge fan of Wade, hope he can do something massive.

  • @jabulanisithole5785
    @jabulanisithole5785 Рік тому

    I witnessed the race first hand... Such a spectacular race... All i gotta he's back

  • @danielclarke-whitehall625
    @danielclarke-whitehall625 Рік тому

    Definitely one to watch this szn ! I'm happy to see he's fit again and ready to goooo !!

  • @lanettewilliams7122
    @lanettewilliams7122 Рік тому

    I love this. I want to see him at his best again.

  • @AllInTheGame01
    @AllInTheGame01 Рік тому +9

    Getting closer & closer to a sub 44 WvN once again and hopefully a consistent one at that! Hopefully we get the same with the likes of Kirani, Gardiner, Allison etc given how slow last year's WC Final was!

  • @ExcurzionX
    @ExcurzionX Рік тому +7

    His final 150 is crazy! Literally looks like he’s floating with how little time his feet are in contact with the ground

  • @rajithnambiar2737
    @rajithnambiar2737 Рік тому

    @trp man... This guy is just relentless and always trys for the best. Wish him all the blessings and luck for his coming endeavours. He deserves it. ❤️🔥

  • @rickyjj7106
    @rickyjj7106 Рік тому

    Absolutely going to smash his record #ProudlySouthAfrican we all proud of you!!! #VanNiekerk

  • @rajithnambiar2737
    @rajithnambiar2737 Рік тому

    He will smoke them all and perform under 43 for sure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🕺🏽

  • @apollosun2913
    @apollosun2913 Рік тому +1

    Delighted for him. I reckon he can get down to 43.5 this year.

  • @Alberts_Stuff
    @Alberts_Stuff Рік тому +3

    This guy is the Lionel Messi of his discipline. It's a priveledge to watch him 👌🏼

  • @martinst8764
    @martinst8764 Рік тому

    This is fantastic news! Van Neikerk is one of my favourite athletes of all time. Both my brothers have broken an acl - so I have some appreciation of what this comeback means. I don't want to jinx his season with predictions - that fact itself shows how much I love this athlete!

  • @andremayers7445
    @andremayers7445 Рік тому

    My guy!!! its been a long hard journey but we're back. All the best for the season.

  • @Mojapane
    @Mojapane Рік тому +1

    He's back!

  • @percyfree9831
    @percyfree9831 Рік тому

    Beautiful to watch,strong but not bulky,able to hold stride an momentum fab, thanks

  • @gtrdoc911
    @gtrdoc911 Рік тому

    Wow! That's a great time at this time of year. My man is BACK!

  • @theblock6168
    @theblock6168 Рік тому +2

    Wayde for th e wr, he’s gonna get it

  • @gardenoftwitty
    @gardenoftwitty Рік тому

    I totally agree with you on everything. I really hope and pray he stays healthy. Being a former TnF athele I know how tough it is to make a come back. Especially after becoming the WR holder. Wade is a real Hero.
    Peace N Love

  • @HannesPienaar-ns4kf
    @HannesPienaar-ns4kf Рік тому

    Congrats Wade!!!! So happy for you boytjie😁😁😁

  • @shawnwattles5556
    @shawnwattles5556 Рік тому

    I'm rooting for Van Niekerk so hard this year. A comeback like this only happens in movies. Its already a great story, but would be beyond epic if he comes out on top again.

  • @CaptainCook83
    @CaptainCook83 Рік тому

    Wayde is in it to win it, keep it up.

  • @drtslim
    @drtslim Рік тому +1

    First of all, I am so happy to see Van Niekerk back in championship form. I will try to temper my expectations; but I think that he will get into at least the mid 43 second range (43.4-43.6) and be on the podium in Budapest.

  • @khumokwezimashapa2245
    @khumokwezimashapa2245 Рік тому +1

    GG for his competitors. That's all I have to say

  • @lesgolamola
    @lesgolamola Рік тому +3

    I don’t think this was his first race as he had to qualify in two leagues and a league championship to qualify but yeah .
    Wayde is coming back and showing the world he is still the king🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @prahendevnund
      @prahendevnund Рік тому

      Yeah, he had to have won provincials to get there

    • @khumokwezimashapa2245
      @khumokwezimashapa2245 Рік тому

      I think so to, but apparently our senior Champs was his first appearance this year on the track. I think because he ran 44.33 late in 2022. It allowed him to qualify for Nationals since some qualification periods for most championships start about 3-7 months before the actual championships

    • @roybean7166
      @roybean7166 Рік тому

      It was his first. Roy b, Cape Town 🇿🇦

    • @biancalewis7987
      @biancalewis7987 Рік тому

      He had a heat on Thursday, and Semi Final and Final 5 hours apart on Saturday. Qualification rounds prior to the final.

    • @lesgolamola
      @lesgolamola Рік тому

      @@khumokwezimashapa2245 Ohk yeah I forgot about that ,does it also apply for juniors?

  • @cinesterg6444
    @cinesterg6444 Рік тому +2

    i have a feeling he's gonna break his record bro

  • @secretagent86
    @secretagent86 Рік тому +1

    looks like he eased up at the end too

  • @cgazlan
    @cgazlan Рік тому

    Wow 6 years recovery to come back 🔥🔥🔥

  • @paymaluka
    @paymaluka Рік тому

    After his injury, just seeing him run once was enough of a celebration for me. He didn't have to win, just run. Watching him overcome every obstacle, working tirelessly to prove all the naysayers wrong has been magical! He is without a doubt the greatest 400m athlete in the history of the sport.

  • @jakevs6271
    @jakevs6271 Рік тому +2

    Sub 43 this year. He’s back🔥

  • @michellevey9608
    @michellevey9608 Рік тому

    I wish him all the best!

  • @OfentseMwaseFilms
    @OfentseMwaseFilms Рік тому +2

    He said he wants 42.99

  • @oferbloch2246
    @oferbloch2246 Рік тому +1

    Im truly believe that he will be on the podium in this year global championship, and even will take the gold, since he is so motivated to get back to his old shape. However I don't think he'll be able to brake his own world record.... Its been 7 years and the body is not the same...😢

  • @anthonypayne2526
    @anthonypayne2526 Рік тому

    SO happy to see WVN come back to form!!!

  • @GerardLouison
    @GerardLouison Рік тому +1

    You forgot to mention that his 44.11 was run in May of 2016. This new 44.17 was in early April, one whole month earlier in his new season…

  • @ThunderJuice
    @ThunderJuice Рік тому +4

    I hope he fired the agent who got him that rugby gig.

  • @roybean7166
    @roybean7166 Рік тому

    I'm his biggest fan, he is superman, no one is as determined as Wayde. Been watching him since his high school days here in South Africa. But remember, it is run at altitude. Roy b, Cape Town, South africa 🇿🇦

  • @Hensley_Jb
    @Hensley_Jb Рік тому

    Beautiful running

  • @cheggykirui332
    @cheggykirui332 Рік тому

    Happy to see him back..again

  • @reinadumalisile3812
    @reinadumalisile3812 Рік тому

    Yes Lord!! Please let him win another gold, let him break his own world record. .. he’s worked so hard. I want this for him so badly

  • @choklitfactory
    @choklitfactory Рік тому

    Wow, this is so amazing, I’m SO happy for him. May God bless him. We’re ready to see greatness again 🔥

  • @alvarojrgalo926
    @alvarojrgalo926 Рік тому

    Wishing him the best lots of healthy racing and fast time's one of a kind

  • @donnelljohnson4877
    @donnelljohnson4877 Рік тому

    Wayde is back!!!!!!!

  • @jeanm3506
    @jeanm3506 Рік тому +1

    I knew he would return to form 🎉

  • @nsxperformance
    @nsxperformance Рік тому +1

    Wayde splits: 11.2, 21.6, 32.5, 44.2 (400m splits rounded to tenth) (11.2/10.4/10.9/11.7).. pretty reserved for Wayde in first 200m. Looks strong

  • @godfreysampson6432
    @godfreysampson6432 Рік тому +1

    I have always maintained that after his injury - if he stays healthy he has the work ethic and talent to beat the current crop of 400m athletes (including Michael Norman and Steve Gardiner in any major competitions. The ney sayers has been writing him off - saying that age( 30) has caught up with him and and he will never be the same athlete again. Even if he dont break his WR again - he is still good enough to kick ass. If he stays injury free - i wont be surprised if be wins this years World A Championship and next years 400m Olympic gold. Research shows that 400m runners - run their best times between the age of 30-34. For the ney sayers - write WVN off at your peril

    • @ubercopywriter
      @ubercopywriter Рік тому

      I won't be surprised either. While I love Gardiner, James & Norman... I'm rooting for Wayde to win it all!

  • @thomism1016
    @thomism1016 Рік тому +1

    So pleased for him. Previously the second most prominent South African T&F athlete. Eclipsed only by one who ironically was only just this week denied parole for the murder of his girlfriend. The Blade runner

  • @TheEloim_
    @TheEloim_ Рік тому

    rooting for the boy

  • @doctorSpoc
    @doctorSpoc Рік тому

    Impressive.. REALLY want to see a 42.x 🙋🏾

  • @moneymayweathera
    @moneymayweathera Рік тому +4

    Bro I'm 25 years old. I want to get into Athletics( long jump and sprinting). Give me some tips. Please reply.

    • @babukr3032
      @babukr3032 Рік тому +1

      Work hard. Dream big

    • @roybean7166
      @roybean7166 Рік тому +1

      Have you not run before ? If you have, , what are your best times. Roy b, Cape Town south africa 🇿🇦

    • @moneymayweathera
      @moneymayweathera Рік тому

      @@roybean7166 I used to run before, but that was during my school days( 13-17 age ). I don't remember my time, but won the 110 hurtles race ( district level)

    • @moneymayweathera
      @moneymayweathera Рік тому

      @@roybean7166 now I gained some little fat. I'm now focusing on my fitness now. What should I do to get in the Olympics?

    • @moneymayweathera
      @moneymayweathera Рік тому

      @@roybean7166 please reply

  • @gezzarandom
    @gezzarandom Рік тому

    He’s back, no arguments there. Plus he looks like he’ll only get faster as the season goes on.

  • @ceriphillips3450
    @ceriphillips3450 Рік тому

    Excited to see him back to his best

  • @degreeO
    @degreeO Рік тому

    Great run, I'm happy for him. It takes a lot to keep training after an injury takes the joy away. You keep thinking, "If I'd trained this hard and this carefully before the injury, my times would have been much faster than they were!" It's a true struggle to train twice as hard for ½ the results. You can bet your last dollar that this year's opener was harder for him than his WR.