I’ve had my fair share of injuries and disappointments on the way to becoming one of South Africa’s top athletes. In 2011, a Grade 1 hamstring tear almost ended my running career. However, with the dedication and the encouragement of my coach and proper rehabilitation and strength training, I was able to come back even stronger than before.

Since then, I am fortunate to have excelled and set new records and currently am the only man in athletic history to have run the 100m in under 10secs, the 200m in under 20secs and the 400m in under 45secs.

A big shout out to both Preven and Basheer at Johannesburg Physio who have helped me with my preparation for the Olympics.

Extremely proud and grateful to be representing South Africa at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games 2016. I look forward to the opportunity to bring home medals for my country.

Wayde