Wilhelm van der Vyver

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Wilhelm van der Vyver (born 22 September 1989 in Grabouw) is a South African sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. [1] [2]

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Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
2006 World Junior Championships Beijing, China 16th (h)4 × 100 m relay 40.36
2008 World Junior Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 2nd100m 10.42 (wind: -0.8 m/s)
3rd4 × 100 m relay 39.70
2009 Universiade Belgrade, Serbia 10th (sf)100 m 10.46
3rd4 × 100 m relay 39.52
2010 Continental Cup Split, Croatia 3rd4 × 100 m relay 39.82

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References

  1. "Van der Vyfer in 100m final". News24. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  2. "Wilhelm van der Vyver Archives". SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Retrieved 8 October 2020.