Wayde Van Niekerk is a dad

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South African sprinter Wayde Van Niekerk has become a father for the first time. The 400m world record holder took to social media to announce the arrival of his firstborn.

Chesney and her hubby Wayde have named their little boy -born on Monday – Elijah Luca van Niekerk.

 

Smile Staff Reporter
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