Wayde van Niekerk will probably compete at the World Athletics Championships in Doha in September.
What happened?
Van Niekerk was injured in a touch rugby game at the end of 2017.
Road to recovery
He has been working hard to recover, spending time in the United States, Qatar, and South Africa.
Van Niekerk recently ran a 400m race at the provincial Free State championships in Bloemfontein, finishing in 47:28 seconds.
Upcoming events
The World Athletics Championships in Doha will take place in September, and Van Niekerk is hopeful about his chances.
He paid tribute to fellow South African athlete Caster Semenya, saying she is "super strong" and fighting for women's equal rights.
Van Niekerk's team is patient with him, and he believes he will be able to compete well in Doha.
Future plans
Van Niekerk won a 400m race at the provincial Free State championships, his first competition since the 2017 World Championships in London.
He set the world record of 43:03 when winning 400m gold at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Van Niekerk is excited to get back into racing and feels strong mentally, but still needs to work on his physical strength.
He will likely compete in the 400m event at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, but has not confirmed his next competition.
Van Niekerk's rehabilitation is going well, and he is hopeful about his chances in Doha.
The World Athletics Championships will take place from September 27 to October 6, 2019, in Doha, Qatar.
Van Niekerk's participation in the championships will be a significant moment in his career, as he looks to regain his title as the world's best 400m runner.