South Africa’s 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk has announced that his wife has given birth to the couple’s first child.
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Wayde van Niekerk took to social media on Monday to confirm the birth of Elijah Luca van Niekerk who was born last Wednesday, 24 November – and to post two adorable pictures.
Van Niekerk had announced shortly prior to the Tokyo Olympics that they were expecting a son.
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He wrote at the time: “ITS A BOY!!! Crazy excited to share with you this amazing news on @Neshney and my birthday Thank you so much for all the support and wishes we truly appreciate you all, and looking forward to share this journey with you.”
Van Niekerk married Chesney Campbell in October 2017.
Wayde van Niekerk, who is a cousin of Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe, memorably won the 400m at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics running out of Lane 8 in a time of 43.03.
Wayde van Niekerk still holds the 400m world record
More than five years later that time is still the world’s fastest for one lap of the track.
The South African website extends its congratulations the Van Niekerks on their new addition to the family.
Elijah Luca van Niekerk
24/11/2021pic.twitter.com/ZXUMcJ8LGk
— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) November 29, 2021
from The South African https://ift.tt/31aITF8
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