History in the making
By Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
South Africa
August 15, 2016 1:34am CST
Rio de Jenerio Olympic games has not been the easiest for our swimmers they seemed to be stuck in a Silver Stream but last night one of our great runners Wade van Niekerk made history when he took to the Athletic track and Broke the World Record in the 400m and breaking a long standing Michael Johnson's WR. 43:03
So at last the Silver Curse has been broken and we have One Gold . . .
News headlines state:
"South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk broke Michael Johnson's 17-year-old 400m world record to sensationally win Olympic gold at Rio 2016.
The 24-year-old finished in 43.03 seconds, 0.15 quicker than the time Johnson clocked in Seville in 1999."
"Usain has been such a huge rock, inspiring me as an athlete. He told me back in Jamaica that 'you will break the world record'. And he came to me after and said 'I told you you could do it'."
In the Men's 100m sprint - Usain Bolt reigns supreme but we were delighted to see a South African 5th in that final only ".13 Seconds" behind the winner
Brilliant energy at the Athletic Arena in Rio - We are watching this at Midnight till 3 am in the morning!
I remember two years ago sitting in a ZURICH Athletic Arena waiting to see Usain Bolt run - Magic Moments!
What have you found amazing while watching?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Aug 16
i watched him race'n the telly actually (shockin', i know, lol). 'twas so glad that he won, such a humble young man 'n his coach bein' there to see such first hand, what a blessin'.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
18 Aug 16
@Inlemay pitiful 'n they ought to be 'shamed. i enjoyed watchin' the piece they did'n 'em both :)
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@ison_1 (1240)
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15 Aug 16
I'm bleary eyed today! hi Lany 
Yesterday 5 golds for team GB! Max Whitlock x 2 in gymnastics! Justin Rose golf, Jason Kenny cycling and Andy Murray in the tennis. We are second in the medal table! So proud of team GB :) It's all been stunning to watch, but I think that Van Niekerk run was just sensational. So pleased I stayed up to watch it live. (Sorry for the very very late (or early) message)
Yesterday 5 golds for team GB! Max Whitlock x 2 in gymnastics! Justin Rose golf, Jason Kenny cycling and Andy Murray in the tennis. We are second in the medal table! So proud of team GB :) It's all been stunning to watch, but I think that Van Niekerk run was just sensational. So pleased I stayed up to watch it live. (Sorry for the very very late (or early) message)1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (50597)
• United States
16 Aug 16
Unfortunately I have not seen much of it, but love what I did see.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
15 Aug 16
some really tall american in fencing,not sure it was fair for everyone else this kid had massive reach
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@Ujjawal29 (245)
• New Delhi, India
15 Aug 16
I didnt know a record was broken in 400m. Thanks a lot fir the information
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