Wayde van Niekerk surprised with brand new Audi R8

The sprinter broke the 400m world record on his way to winning gold at the Olympic Games.

The 24-year-old who was trained by his great grandmother reduced legendary runner Michael Johnson’s time of 43.19 seconds for the 400m race to 43.03.

That was a proud moment for South Africa and Wayde van Niekerk.

Fast forward to the OR Tambo International Airport on September 7, 2016, Wayde van Niekerk was surprised with a brand new Audi R8 by Audi South Africa.

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The keys to the car was presented to the South African gold medallist and he just could not believe it.

Surprise!!!

You won gold, you broke a record and we appreciate it.

Not a bad way to show appreciation. Great grandma will be proud!