Wayde makes final cut for IAAF Award

Wayde van Niekerk is in line for the most prestigious accolade in global athletics after being confirmed as one three finalists for the men's award of the 2016 IAAF Athlete of the Year.

The Olympic 400m champion and world record holder, was named on Wednesday alongside Jamaican Usain Bolt, who earned a third successive treble gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the Rio Games, and Mo Farah of Great Britain, who charged to a second straight double in the 5 000m and 10 000m events.