OPINION: Van Niekerk running the 200m in Paris is a win-win situation

Taking various things into consideration, it makes sense for Wayde van Niekerk to run the 200m event at the Paris Olympics.

Competing over the half-lap distance will be less taxing on Van Niekerk and provides more options for the SA relay teams.

Wayde van Niekerk in action during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest last year. Picture: Laurent Lairys/DPPI/AFP This has placed some doubt over his ability to step on the podium at major global championships, due to the strain on his body caused by racing over three rounds in the brutal 400m sprint.By competing over 200m in Paris, it will not only be less taxing on the former world champion, but it expands the nation’s depth in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, giving him the option of running either relay or both of them.

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