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Wayde’s advice can help Lythe to Games glory

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WATCH out, world: Lythe Pillay is the next 400m sensation from South Africa who can rock the Olympic Games.

Following Wayde van Niekerk’s incredible world record in winning gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Pillay is part of the new generation of South African athletes who are pushing themselves to make it on the biggest stage.

Pillay has already made a name for himself after becoming the 400m junior world champion in 2022 in Cali, Colombia, and but

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