L. J. van Zyl
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Louis Jacobus van Zyl, better known as L. J. van Zyl, is a South African athlete competing in the 400 metre hurdles. He is the South African record holder in the event with a personal best of 47.66 seconds, which he achieved twice, three months apart. His time ranks him in the all-time top 25. He is a three-time African Champion in the event and competed for his country at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Van Zyl at the 2008 Bislett Games.
The 2001 World Youth Championships in Athletics was the second edition of the World Youth Championships in Athletics. It was held in Debrecen, Hungary 12–15 July 2001.
Image: 2001 IAAF World Youth Championships
Image: Debrecen Athletics Stadium
Aleksey Dmitrik of Russia won the high jump.
Allyson Felix of the USA won the gold in the 100 metres and the medley relay.