South Africa's 400m Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Wayde van Niekerk looks on as he attends South African Championships in Germiston, South Africa, April 25, 2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
(Reuters) - South African world record holder Wayde van Niekerk's defence of his 400 metres world title could be in jeopardy after a knee injury.
The two-time world champion had picked up a bone bruise in his right knee that had set back his training by five to six weeks, his agent said in a statement.
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