#London2017: Turkey’s Guliyev ruins Van Niekerk’s double dream
Turkey's Ramil Guliyev celebrates after winning the final of the men's 200m athletics event at the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium in London on August 10, 2017.
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August 9, 2017

#London2017: Turkey’s Guliyev ruins Van Niekerk’s double dream

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Azeri-born Turk Ramil Guliyev ruined Wayde van Niekerk’s bid for a first 200/400m double in 22 years when he outsprinted the South African to the 200m world title in London on Thursday.

Guliyev, who took up Turkish citizenship in 2011, clocked 20.09 seconds, with Van Niekerk adding silver to his the 400m gold medal he won on Tuesday.

Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago claimed bronze in a photo finish from the South African.

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