African 400M hurdles champion

devans

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I think many people in the USA have the notion that white people can't run and jump as well as black people. I agree that in some pursuits such as the 100M black athletes do seem to have a slight advantage, but in most running and jumping events I believe white athletes can come out on top.

400 meters hurdles is obviously a combination of running (at speed) and jumping.

This is the current African champion...

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Given that White players in the NFL are only allowed to block, throw and kick how can it be that this person is the best 400M hurdler in Africa?
If South African Track and Field was managed by the NFL L.J. Van Zyl would have been guided into putting the shot, or throwing the hammer, or more likely working in the office.
 

JTJTJT

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Also 3 of the 8 finalists @ Osaka in the 400m hurldes are caucasian. Let us see if one can win gold. By the way how comeVan Zyl didnt compete?
 

jacknyc

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Alwyn Myburgh, one of SA top 400m hurdlers, won the 400m (outdoors) yesterday in a good time of 46.2.
However, even more impressive, he won the 200m in a great time (hand timed) of 20.1.
That is probably a 20.3ish with elcetronic timing.
Still very impressive, especially for a 400m hurdler.
 
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