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Wayde Van Niekerk: 'I pray to god for the last 200m'
The South African flagbearer Wayde Van Niekerk tells Sportsworld presenter Lee James an insight into what goes through his mind at the start of a big race.
Photo - Gold medalist Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015. Credit - Getty Images
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