Noah Lyles wrote the check with his mouth. At the Olympics, his feet cashed it
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles wrote the check with his mouth. At the Olympics, his feet cashed it

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Once again, Noah Lyles didn’t get out of the blocks well. “It just goes to show,” Lyles said, “races aren’t won with starts.” But a poor start might’ve been fortuitous. He’s gonna say, ‘I’m going after it in the 200.’ My job is to make sure that …” Lyles paused. The Netflix cameras capturing it all for Season 2 of the docuseries “Sprint.” At first, Lyles thought he didn’t win. Immediately after the race, which was so close it needed technology to determine, Lyles went to Thompson and told him, “I think you got this one big dog.” In his first two races of this Olympics, Lyles couldn’t recover from slow starts.

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Noah Lyles and Sifan Hassan bookend a fabulous Paris Olympics programme
4 months, 1 week ago

Noah Lyles and Sifan Hassan bookend a fabulous Paris Olympics programme

The Hindu  

The Olympic athletics programme, highlighted by the shortest event and then the longest, saw performances of astonishing quality and spine-tingling drama, played out to a beautiful and unique purple backdrop that will forever mean Paris. The closest and highest quality men's 100 metres race and a late-night pole vault world record lit up the first week, while Sifan Hassan's final-day …

Paris 2024 Olympics: US Olympic sprint star Noah Lyles tested positive for COVID-19
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: US Olympic sprint star Noah Lyles tested positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles revealed he tested positive two days before finishing third to take bronze in Thursday’s 200m final. We woke up the doctors and we tested and unfortunately, it came up that I was positive for Covid.” Lyles later told reporters that his illness “definitely affected my performance”. Why would you give an edge over you?” USA …

COVID-stricken Noah Lyles collapses after getting bronze, one of 8 US medals at Olympic track
4 months, 2 weeks ago

COVID-stricken Noah Lyles collapses after getting bronze, one of 8 US medals at Olympic track

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — The first sign of trouble Thursday night came when Noah Lyles started rounding the curve in the Olympic final of the 200 meters — the sprint that has always been his best race. “I still wanted to run,” Lyles said, wearing a mask, as he spoke to reporters, whose mere congregation in a jam-packed scrum underneath the …

Noah Lyles comes up short in Olympic men’s 200 meters while battling COVID
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles comes up short in Olympic men’s 200 meters while battling COVID

LA Times  

American Noah Lyles lies on the track after winning the bronze medal during the men’s 200-meter final Thursday in Paris. “We had our ups and downs, but we just made sure that we pulled through and made it to the Olympics.” The result ended Lyles’ quest to win the 100, 200 and 400 relay — the coveted sprint triple last …

Noah Lyles advances to 200m final, will battle stacked field led by Letsile Tebogo, U.S. teammates for gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles advances to 200m final, will battle stacked field led by Letsile Tebogo, U.S. teammates for gold

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — It was Kenny Bednarek whom Noah Lyles said woke him up. The easy answer now is Letsile Tebogo, who bested Lyles in the third semifinal heat of the men’s 200 meters Wednesday at Stade de France. Lyles, once again, got a slow reaction time, trailed coming out of the turn and couldn’t chase down the star sprinter …

Noah Lyles didn’t cross the line first but still won Olympic gold – anatomy of the greatest 100m final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles didn’t cross the line first but still won Olympic gold – anatomy of the greatest 100m final

The Independent  

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Noah Lyles Wins Gold In Thrilling Olympics 2024 100m Finish; Sets Sights On Usain Bolt's 200m Record
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles Wins Gold In Thrilling Olympics 2024 100m Finish; Sets Sights On Usain Bolt's 200m Record

ABP News  

American sprinter Noah Lyles stormed to victory in a thrilling men's Paris Olympic 2024 100m final in Paris on August 4, clocking 9.79 seconds to win a gold medal. ALSO ON ABP Live | Yusuf Dikec's Daughter Reveals Tips She Gave Turkish Shooter Ahead Of Olympics 2024 Silver Medal Win Noah Lyles becomes the first American sprinter to win an …

After winning Olympic thriller by a whisker, Noah Lyles looks for an encore in his favorite event
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After winning Olympic thriller by a whisker, Noah Lyles looks for an encore in his favorite event

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — All the overhead shots and race replays tell the same story. With the Olympics still abuzz over his.005-second victory in the 100, Lyles didn’t have much time to rest before moving to his next event. Lyles’ willingness — make that, desire — to be the front man for a sport that yearns for new fans feels like …

‘I’m incredible’: Noah Lyles channels main-character energy to win dramatic Olympic 100m final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I’m incredible’: Noah Lyles channels main-character energy to win dramatic Olympic 100m final

The Independent  

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‘I have Asthama…, Noah Lyles's tweet winning hearts after 9.784 secs long motivational run, ‘why not you?’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I have Asthama…, Noah Lyles's tweet winning hearts after 9.784 secs long motivational run, ‘why not you?’

Hindustan Times  

In a stirring display of grit and determination, American track and field sprinter Noah Lyles has won the men's 100-meter final by finishing the gut wrenching race in an unbelievable 9.784 seconds. US' Noah Lyles reacts after crossing the finish line in first place, winning the men's 100m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at …

Noah Lyles wins 100m final by 5 thousandths of a second as Usain Bolt's Colosseum captures photo finish at Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles wins 100m final by 5 thousandths of a second as Usain Bolt's Colosseum captures photo finish at Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Arriving at the monumental Stade de France as the world champion, ace sprinter Noah Lyles completed the thrilling men's 100m final of the Paris Olympics 2024 in 9.784 seconds to become the fastest man on the planet. Putting the United States of America on top in the medal standings on Sunday, Lyles secured a photo-finish win in the closest 100m …

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Noah Lyles is the world’s fastest man
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Noah Lyles is the world’s fastest man

LA Times  

Welcome to our daily Olympics newsletter. It doesn’t matter by how much — in this case 0.005 seconds — Noah Lyles of the U.S. is the world’s fastest man. In other quarterfinals it’s Serbia vs. Australia, Spain vs. Belgium and Germany vs. France. Quarterfinals start today with U.S. playing Brazil, Italy vs. Japan, France vs. Germany and Slovenia vs. Poland. …

How Noah Lyles became Olympic 100m champion: A 300-page textbook, biomechanics and a stickman
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How Noah Lyles became Olympic 100m champion: A 300-page textbook, biomechanics and a stickman

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer Sixty metres into the men’s 100-metre Olympic final in Paris and Noah Lyles is third. The headline is Lyles winning by five-thousandths of a second in the closest men’s 100m Olympic final ever — and the hardest for which to qualify. “Let’s see …

Devin Booker disagrees with Noah Lyles’ NBA comments but says 100m win was ‘great for America’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Devin Booker disagrees with Noah Lyles’ NBA comments but says 100m win was ‘great for America’

New York Times  

PARIS — A day after Noah Lyles’ photo-finish win in the men’s 100-meter final, the city was still buzzing about the thrilling way in which the audacious 27-year-old American won Olympic gold. But one of the players who did attend, and who enjoyed seeing Lyles back up all that braggadocio in a race won by a remarkable five one-thousandths of …

Noah Lyles WINS Olympic 100m final over Jamaica's Kishane Thompson
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles WINS Olympic 100m final over Jamaica's Kishane Thompson

Daily Mail  

Noah Lyles is an Olympic champion for the very first time after storming home to glory by the thinnest of margins in the men's 100m final. Lyles - the first time American to win gold in the 100m since Justin Gatlin in 2004 - raised his arms in triumph to wild cheers from the packed crowd at the Stade de …

Noah Lyles pips Kishane Thompson in thrilling photofinish to win Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles pips Kishane Thompson in thrilling photofinish to win Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m gold

The Hindu  

World champion Noah Lyles roared to victory in 9.79sec to claim gold in a dramatic men’s Olympic 100m final in Paris on Sunday. Defending champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy was fifth in 9.85sec, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo sixth in 9.86sec, American Kenny Bednarek seventh in 9.88sec and Jamaican Oblique Seville eighth in 9.91sec in an astonishing race. RELATED | Paris 2024 …

Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Noah Lyles paced on the far end of the track, hands folded over the top of his head, wistfully looking up at a scoreboard that would, sooner or later, flash an answer he’s been seeking over three sweat-soaked years. “He said, ‘This is how close first and second are going to be,’” Lyles said as he pinched …

Noah Lyles explains how he won the Olympic men’s 100-meter final in a photo finish
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles explains how he won the Olympic men’s 100-meter final in a photo finish

LA Times  

Five-thousandths of a second. American Noah Lyles leans forward as he crosses the finish line narrowly ahead to the pack to win the 100-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics Sunday. Crowds normally inspire Lyles, especially during introductions, which he calls “the moment when I’m like, ‘It’s showtime!’” The empty, silent Japan National Stadium was disconcerting at a time when …

Noah Lyles did not break the line first but won 100m gold – here is how he did it
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles did not break the line first but won 100m gold – here is how he did it

The Telegraph  

Sprinters then vary greatly in how long they keep their heads down but this next part of the race was excellent for Thompson who, by 30m, had taken the lead and was moving faster than anyone at 40.6km per hour. Lyles, who was now just touching that same speed, had taken much longer to get there and was actually still …

Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Noah Lyles walks around the Olympic Village in disguise, wearing sunglasses, a hat and even a mask to cut down on some of the attention he receives. “I made a few mistakes at the start,” Jacobs said, “which didn’t allow me to get the pace that I wanted.” Lyles’ U.S. teammates, Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek, won …

Noah Lyles learns lesson in Olympics 100m heats: ‘These boys are coming to play’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles learns lesson in Olympics 100m heats: ‘These boys are coming to play’

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — As impossible as it may seem, for someone so declarative about his dominance, Noah Lyles was caught slipping. He still qualified for the semifinals, finishing second in his heat to Great Britain’s burgeoning mulleted star Louie Hinchliffe. “These boys said they’re coming to play,” Lyles said afterward. When someone‘s on the line, they’re gonna give it their …

Noah Lyles is talking the talk ahead of the Olympics, now it’s time to do the rest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles is talking the talk ahead of the Olympics, now it’s time to do the rest

New York Times  

PARIS — On the cusp of securing an Olympic bid in the 100-meter dash, Noah Lyles wore a pristine navy blue Gucci suit, covered in the monochrome logo, with three white stripes down the side of the pants — part of a collab between Adidas and the luxury Italian brand. And I’m not gonna be happy until I see that …

Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting PB of 9.81 seconds to win 100 in London
5 months ago

Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting PB of 9.81 seconds to win 100 in London

Associated Press  

LONDON — Heading into the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles has never been faster. The American world champion warmed up for the Paris Games by setting a personal best in the 100 meters at Saturday’s Diamond League meet in London, clocking 9.81 seconds to beat a strong field in the last major meet before the Olympics. “I wanted to drop under …

Lyles pushed hard by Bednarek but wins 200 to keep hope of Olympic sprint double alive for Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lyles pushed hard by Bednarek but wins 200 to keep hope of Olympic sprint double alive for Paris

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — In the wee hours the night before his 200-meter final, Noah Lyles sent a shout-out on social media to the sprinters in Jamaica, egging them on to help make the upcoming Paris Olympics great. “And I showed the world I’ve got a lot more in me and I’ve got more in the tank.” New trials record Lyles’ …

U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins 200 to keep Paris double gold hopes alive
5 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins 200 to keep Paris double gold hopes alive

LA Times  

Noah Lyles kept his hopes for the sprint double at the Olympics alive Saturday night, coming from behind to win the 200 meters at the U.S. track trials in 19.53 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year. Erriyon Knighton, racing for the first time this year at trials after being cleared after an investigation about eating drug-tainted meat, …

U.S. Olympic Track Trials: Lyles wins 100m to qualify for Paris Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic Track Trials: Lyles wins 100m to qualify for Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Noah Lyles locked down the first major step in his quest for an Olympic sprint double Sunday, coming from behind to win the 100 meters at U.S. track trials in 9.83 seconds to qualify for that race in Paris. “Part of the plan, nothing’s changed,” Lyles said after the win. “It might be a shock to everybody else but when …

Noah Lyles shows his flash and speeds through finals to earn a spot at the Olympics in 100 meters
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Noah Lyles shows his flash and speeds through finals to earn a spot at the Olympics in 100 meters

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — The bright red running suit, the white pearls and the gold medal said it all. We’ll all get to find out later this summer in Paris thanks to a come-from-behind victory for Lyles in the 100 meters at U.S. track trials on Sunday — a 9.83-second sprint that secured his spot at an Olympics where he has …

U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins men’s 100 meters to earn Paris spot
6 months ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins men’s 100 meters to earn Paris spot

LA Times  

The red running suit, the white pearls and the gold medal said it all. We’ll all get to find out later this summer in Paris thanks to a come-from-behind victory for Lyles in the 100 meters at U.S. track trials Sunday — a 9.83-second sprint that secured his spot at an Olympics where he has his sights set on electrifying …

Noah Lyles wins men’s 100m at U.S. Olympic track trials, Christian Coleman falters to fourth place
6 months ago

Noah Lyles wins men’s 100m at U.S. Olympic track trials, Christian Coleman falters to fourth place

New York Times  

EUGENE, Ore. — After the first round of the men’s 100 meters, Noah Lyles revealed he ran with a Yu-Gi-Oh card tucked on his side inside his singlet. Before he won the American championship in the 100-meter final, before he tied his personal best with a time of 9.83 seconds, before he punched his ticket to Paris as the class …

What to watch at U.S. Olympic track and field trials: Noah Lyles takes center stage
6 months ago

What to watch at U.S. Olympic track and field trials: Noah Lyles takes center stage

New York Times  

EUGENE, Ore. — Noah Lyles might be the fastest man in the world. The opening is there for Lyles — who won both the 100 and 200 at the 2023 world championships last August — to become the king of men’s track and field. Saturday Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs, who’ve won gold and silver, respectively, in each of the …

Lyles eyes athletics immortality
9 months ago

Lyles eyes athletics immortality

China Daily  

Noah Lyles of the US in action during the men's 60m semi final 3 during the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Commonwealth Arena, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain March 1, 2024. On the 100 meter all-time rankings Lyles sits well down the list, tied for 15th with a career best of 9.83 seconds — not anywhere near the class of Bolt's world …

US sprinter Lyles ready to write next chapter, starting at world indoors
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US sprinter Lyles ready to write next chapter, starting at world indoors

The Hindu  

Noah Lyles’ road to his ambitious aim of “all the Olympic medals” at the Paris Games winds through Glasgow this weekend, with the top US sprinter seeking 60m glory at the world indoor championships. READ | World Athletics Indoor C’ships 2024: Star line-up as Lyles, Duplantis test Olympic waters Outdoor fireworks The 26-year-old sees competing indoors as the perfect chance …

World champion Lyles, Britain’s Wightman to run at Boston indoor meet
1 year, 1 month ago

World champion Lyles, Britain’s Wightman to run at Boston indoor meet

The Hindu  

Reigning world 100 and 200-meter champion Noah Lyles will compete in next year’s Boston Indoor Grand Prix meet, organisers announced on Tuesday. The February 4 event, part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold series, also features Britain’s Jake Wightman, last year’s 1,500m world champion, and local favourite Gabby Thomas, the world 200m runner-up. Lyles, 26, began his 2023 campaign …

Noah Lyles isn’t satisfied with being the world’s fastest man. He wants to change everything
1 year, 3 months ago

Noah Lyles isn’t satisfied with being the world’s fastest man. He wants to change everything

LA Times  

For Noah Lyles, becoming the fastest man in track and field’s fastest race was never the point. “We were explaining what our goals were and were like, ‘We want to transcend the sport,’” Lyles said this spring. “And I like solving problems.” Noah Lyles celebrates after winning gold in the men’s 200 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, …

Noah Lyles wins again in Zurich in his first race since world championships triple
1 year, 3 months ago

Noah Lyles wins again in Zurich in his first race since world championships triple

Associated Press  

ZURICH, Switzerland — Another race, another win for triple world champion Noah Lyles. Lyles won the 200 meters in 19.80 seconds at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday in his first race since the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he picked up gold medals in the 100, 200 and 4x100 relay. He was one of nine recently …

Lyles, Richardson back up world titles at Zurich Diamond League
1 year, 3 months ago

Lyles, Richardson back up world titles at Zurich Diamond League

The Hindu  

Americans Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson cemented their status as fastest in the world this year with victories at the Weltklasse Diamond League meeting on Thursday. “Everybody wants to beat me and everybody wants the cake and the crown, but I am not giving it to them.” Thursday’s Diamond League was the first major meet since the world championships ended …

Noah Lyles — a worthy heir to Bolt who can pull in the crowd and rally the masses
1 year, 3 months ago

Noah Lyles — a worthy heir to Bolt who can pull in the crowd and rally the masses

The Hindu  

Usain Bolt’s retirement in 2017 left a void in the world of athletics. By claiming a sprint treble — 100m, 200m and 4x100m — at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Noah Lyles has taken the first step towards filling Bolt’s shoes. He delivers Noah Lyles in cruise control as he wins the 100m final at the Budapest #WorldAthleticsChampspic.twitter.com/oFLbVFWicE …

Noah Lyles wins 200-meter world title and looks to become a star at next year's Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Noah Lyles wins 200-meter world title and looks to become a star at next year's Olympics

The Hindu  

When Noah Lyles powered into the straightaway and started pulling away in the 200-meter final, only a few questions remained on a night when track’s best sprinters backed up the hype at world championships. Four days after taking second in the 100, Jackson beat American Gabby Thomas by.4 seconds and three steps in the 200, with Sha’Carri Richardson taking bronze …

American sprint star Noah Lyles claims gold in the 200m World Championship in Budapest... as he becomes the first man to seal 100m and 200m double since Usain Bolt in 2015
1 year, 3 months ago

American sprint star Noah Lyles claims gold in the 200m World Championship in Budapest... as he becomes the first man to seal 100m and 200m double since Usain Bolt in 2015

Daily Mail  

Stepping out of the darkness of the tunnel leading to the track and into the blinding lights of the stadium, you got the overwhelming sense the result of the men’s 200 meters final was never in any serious doubt. The almighty roar Noah Lyles unleashed into the Budapest night’s sky was one of a man who had no doubts in …

Noah Lyles captures sprint double at world track championships
1 year, 3 months ago

Noah Lyles captures sprint double at world track championships

LA Times  

Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the gold medal in the 200 meters at the world track and field championships on Friday in Budapest, Hungary. Four days after claiming 100-meter gold, and the unofficial title as world’s fastest man, in 9.83 seconds, Lyles won the 200 in 19.52 seconds Friday in Budapest, Hungary. You take the win.” Lyles joins fellow Americans …

World Athletics Championships: Lyles cruises into 200m semis in quest for sprint double
1 year, 4 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Lyles cruises into 200m semis in quest for sprint double

The Hindu  

Newly-crowned world 100m champion Noah Lyles on Wednesday cruised into the semi-finals of the 200m in his quest to become the first male athlete to win a world sprint double since Usain Bolt in 2015. “I try to make all my races look as easy as possible, even if they aren’t,” said Lyles, who has said he wants to target …

Noah Lyles, new fastest man in the world, wants to set the bar and look awesome doing it
1 year, 4 months ago

Noah Lyles, new fastest man in the world, wants to set the bar and look awesome doing it

The Hindu  

As the 100m finalists of the World Championships make their way to the starting blocks at Budapest’s National Athletics Centre, a profound hush envelops the stadium that must be felt to be believed. “If Noah runs 9.65, I’m running faster.” Lyles responded, “That’s what they all say until they get beat.” Kerley, though, didn’t make it out of the semifinal …

Lyles wins world title at 100 meters and sets his sights on more
1 year, 4 months ago

Lyles wins world title at 100 meters and sets his sights on more

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Noah Lyles calls himself the “Told you’re not a 100 guy.” That didn’t stop him. Defending 100 champion Fred Kerley scoffed at the 9.65 goal, adding some spice to the pre-race news conference by saying if Lyles did that, he’d run faster. Kerley got beat in the semifinal round and Lyles’ closest competition in the final came …

Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley set the tone in the race to be the ‘Fastest Mouth in the World’
1 year, 4 months ago

Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley set the tone in the race to be the ‘Fastest Mouth in the World’

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ever since Usain Bolt exited the men’s sprint game, the 100 meters — the race for the title of “Fastest Man in the World” — has been a snoozy affair filled with men of few words and names from out of nowhere. “If Noah’s going to run 9.65, then I’m running faster.” To which Lyles, sitting on …

Sprinters Lyles, Coleman headline Millrose Games
1 year, 10 months ago

Sprinters Lyles, Coleman headline Millrose Games

The Hindu  

American sprinter Noah Lyles hopes a win in this weekend’s 60-meter dash at New York’s Millrose Games will show he is on track for a shot at 100m gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. “And that’s what is the most exciting part about indoor and what I’ve been getting out of these races.” Lyles holds the American 200m record of …

‘I was freaking scared’: How sprinter Noah Lyles shook off doubt in return to record form
2 years ago

‘I was freaking scared’: How sprinter Noah Lyles shook off doubt in return to record form

LA Times  

Ever since Noah Lyles broke the American 200-meter record at July’s world track and field championships, the 25-year-old sprinter has rewatched numerous times his 19.31-second, runaway victory and his celebration that followed. “Seeing the results of that at Oregon was writing the perfect end to a story.” Yet when Lyles looks at one angle of last July’s full-flex celebration in …

World Athletics Championship 2022: Noah Lyles Leads U.S. Sweep; Shericka Johnson Tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championship 2022: Noah Lyles Leads U.S. Sweep; Shericka Johnson Tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200

News 18  

Noah Lyles crouched down, put his hands on his knees and glared at the clock. Not seeing what he’d hoped for, he waved his hand dismissively and walked back toward the track to celebrate what was still a long-awaited win in the 200 meters at the world championships. “I saw the time pop up and saw I tied Michael Johnson’s …

Teenager Knighton Stuns World Champion Lyles in 200m US Olympic Trials
3 years, 5 months ago

Teenager Knighton Stuns World Champion Lyles in 200m US Olympic Trials

News 18  

Teenage sensation Erriyon Knighton stunned the men’s 200 metres field at the US Olympic trials on Friday with the leading time in the opening round of 20.04 seconds, weeks after he toppled eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt’s junior record. Knighton, 17, beat world champion Noah Lyles, who claimed a second-best 20.19 finish at Eugene, Oregon’s Hayward Field and broke …

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