GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The world watched in awe as South African track phenom Wayde van Niekerk raced to Olympic glory at the Rio 2016 Games smashing the previous world 400m record, clocking a spectacular 43.03 seconds running blind from lane eight.

Detailed explanation-2: -South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk stops the clock in 43.03 and breaks Michael Johnson’s 17-year-old record.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wayde van Niekerk is many things-an Olympic champion, a world record holder, and a history-maker. And yet, for all of that, the South African is somewhat of an enigma after years in the injury wilderness.