Wayde van Niekerk marries ‘girl of my dreams’ Chesney Campbell!

Wayde van Niekerk posted this picture of his wedding with Chesney Campbell at the weekend. Photo: @WaydeDreamer via Twitter

Wayde van Niekerk posted this picture of his wedding with Chesney Campbell at the weekend. Photo: @WaydeDreamer via Twitter

Published Oct 30, 2017

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BLOEMFONTEIN – South African 400 metres Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk has married his fiancee Chesney Campbell, posting an image of himself with his new bride on social media over the weekend.

“Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you @Neshney. So blessed to start this next adventure with the girl of my dreams! I love you!” he tweeted on Sunday morning.

The post included a black and white image of Van Niekerk, wearing a traditional three-piece suit and a buttonhole carnation. He sat alongside Campbell, who wore a white veil and flowing dress and held a pale bouquet.

“And the most important is love,” wrote Van Niekerk alongside the image, which he also posted to Instagram.

The couple of more than four years became engaged in December last year when they posted a clip of Campbell showing off her engagement ring on Instagram, accompanied by the words: “she said yes”.

Any suggestions for a new Instagram handle? Chesney van Niekerk is taken and my only other option is Chesney from the church 🤣🤣🤣

— Chesney van Niekerk (@Neshney) October 30, 2017

Van Niekerk, 25, holds the world record for the 400m, and in August, he narrowly missed out on emulating Michael Johnson’s feat of the 200m/400m world championship double.

“A big congratulations to this beautiful and powerful couple! May God continue to richly bless you and give you many happy years,” tweeted Springboks and Golden Lions wing Courtnall Skosan.

Van Niekerk and Campbell met at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, according to local media.

AFP

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