Wayde van Niekerk has been withdrawn from the 400m at the Paris Olympics in a move some sources say will boost the South African 4x400m and 4x100m relay teams at the Games.
This reeks of either politics or deal making coverup. Wade is getting super fit for an old dude and the 400m is wide open.
Feels like politics. Bizarre choice to make otherwise - South Africa's medal chances in the relays aren't great. They might not even be the fastest African team in the 4x400.