
Running out of Lane 6 Van Niekerk gave chase to Lashawn Merritt of the USA running out of lane 7 who went out with a bang and led the race for more than two thirds of the race. Niekerk now known for his strength in the final 100 meters then changed into another gear coming out of the curve into the homestretch taking control of the race and never looked back.
The young South African will now head into the Rio Olympics as the favorite to win Gold.
Wayde Van Niekerk was eventually rushed to the hospital after the race when he collapsed from exhaustion following his win.