As per our current Database, Wayde van Niekerk is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Wayde van Niekerk is 31 years, 9 months and 12 days old. Wayde van Niekerk will celebrate 32rd birthday on a Monday 15th of July 2024. Below we countdown to Wayde van Niekerk upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Wayde van Niekerk |
Occupation | Runner |
Age | 31 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Born | July 15, 1992 (Cape Town, South Africa) |
Birthday | July 15 |
Town/City | Cape Town, South Africa |
Nationality | South Africa |
Wayde van Niekerk’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
Wayde van Niekerk was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
South African sprinter known for his proficiency at the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters, becoming the first person to run them under 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 44 seconds, respectively. At the 2016 Olympics, he won a gold medal in the 400 meter race, setting a world record with a time of 43.03 seconds.
He first competed internationally in 2010 at the World Junior Championships.
He attended University of the Free State to study marketing. He won his first gold at the 2015 World Championships.
He was born to Odessa Swarts and Wayne van Niekerk.
His world record setting 400 meter run at the 2016 Olympics topped the previous record held by American sprinter Michael Johnson.