400m world record holder Van Niekerk sets 300m world record
South African sprinter Wayde van Niekerk, who currently holds the 400-metre sprint record, broke the 300-metre world record at the Ostrava Golden Spike on Wednesday. Niekerk completed the race in 30.81 seconds, breaking American sprinter Michael Johnson's record timing of 30.85 seconds. Notably, the 300-metre race is a rare event in track and field competitions.