Noah Lyles WINS Olympic 100m final over Jamaica's Kishane Thompson
7 months, 3 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 France, ripping his bib name from his shirt and holding it aloft, as he announced himself as the fastest man in the world while celebrating with family. America's Noah Lyles edged out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in the men's 100M final, Sunday The 27-year-old became the first American in two decades to win a gold medal in the event He outpaced Thompson by five thousandths of a second at the Stade de France in Paris Lyles was shown on Pont de Bir-Hakeim near the Eiffel Tower as part of Parisienne Projections NOAH LYLES’ OLYMPIC DREAM COMES TRUE! Lyles rushed to the stands to share an emotional moment with family after his first place finish He also ripped off his name tag while celebrating after his first Olympic win of his career Lyles also appeared next to a bell with the American flag on his back as he couldn't hide his joy Sunday's final was the first time eight men have broken 10 secs.

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Olympic 100m champion Lyles to race NFL star Hill
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Olympic 100m champion Lyles to race NFL star Hill

The Hindu  

Olympic 100 metres champion Noah Lyles will race NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill after months of public jabs, the eight-time Pro Bowler confirmed on social media. Hill, who plays with the Miami Dolphins, challenged Lyles to a 50-yard showdown - using the gridiron game’s preferred metric - days after the American won the blue-riband event in Paris in the most …

Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill agree to settle who’s faster with their legs, not their mouths
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill agree to settle who’s faster with their legs, not their mouths

LA Times  

After jabbering about it since 2023, Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles announced they are going to race, but the speed freaks can’t say where and can’t say when. All we know is that the race won’t last long: Lyles’ personal best in the 100 meters is 9.81 seconds; Hill’s personal best in the 40-yard dash is 4.29 seconds. They’ve been …

Olympic champion Lyles blasts to victory in Boston, accepts Tyreek Hill’s race challenge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Olympic champion Lyles blasts to victory in Boston, accepts Tyreek Hill’s race challenge

The Hindu  

Noah Lyles powered to victory in the men’s 60m while fellow Olympic champion Grant Holloway extended his 11-year unbeaten streak with victory in the 60m hurdles at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix meeting in Boston on Sunday. You ain’t got no excuse now.” Hill’s response: “Get a load of this guy.” Get a load of this guy 😂 https://t.co/alv1g5z6aK …

Olympian Noah Lyles gets engaged to fellow sprinter Junelle Bromfield - two months after winning Paris gold
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympian Noah Lyles gets engaged to fellow sprinter Junelle Bromfield - two months after winning Paris gold

Daily Mail  

Noah Lyles has made 2024 a year to remember, following up his 100m Olympics gold medal with an engagement ring for his long-term girlfriend Junelle Bromfield. Noah Lyles got down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend of two years on Saturday night Junelle Bromfield - a fellow Olympic sprinter - shows off her new engagement ring Bromfield had …

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles would accept Tyreek Hill’s challenge only in ‘legit’ race
7 months, 1 week ago

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles would accept Tyreek Hill’s challenge only in ‘legit’ race

New York Times  

The brouhaha between Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill took another step this week. You can’t just jump the line because you’re a great football player.” The public back and forth between Hill and Lyles started when the Dolphins wideout criticized the Olympian following comments in 2023 surrounding how American sports leagues shouldn’t deem …

Today in Sports - Usain Bolt completes third consecutive sweep of the 100 and 200-meter sprints
7 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Usain Bolt completes third consecutive sweep of the 100 and 200-meter sprints

Associated Press  

Aug. 18 1923 — Helen Mills, 17, ends Molla Bjurstedt Mallory’s domination of the U.S. 1995 — Thirteen-year-old Dominique Moceanu becomes the youngest to win the National Gymnastics Championships senior women’s all-around title in New Orleans. 2004 — Paul Hamm wins the men’s gymnastics all-around Olympic gold medal by the closest margin ever in the event. 2008 — A day …

Noah Lyles faked COVID at Olympics? NBA legend thinks so as US athlete's partying video in Paris goes viral
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles faked COVID at Olympics? NBA legend thinks so as US athlete's partying video in Paris goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles is facing intense backlash after he was spotted having grand party at L'Arc Paris following his COVID-19 diagnosis. Gold medalist, Noah Lyles, of the United States, poses on the podium after the men's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. “Noah Lyles didn’t have Covid when he won the …

Noah Lyles and Sifan Hassan bookend a fabulous Paris Olympics programme
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Noah Lyles breaks his silence on Team USA's basketball gold at the Olympics - after controversial NBA 'world champions' debate
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles breaks his silence on Team USA's basketball gold at the Olympics - after controversial NBA 'world champions' debate

Daily Mail  

Nearly 48 hours after Team USA won gold in men's basketball with a gritty victory over France in the middle of Paris, American track phenomenon Noah Lyles broke his silence on the country's triumph. Lyles take on LeBron James, Steph Curry, and the rest of the Stars and Stripes winning gold comes to the forefront based on his previous comments …

Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he’ll be back for 2028 Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he’ll be back for 2028 Olympics

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — The night American sprinter Noah Lyles won a bronze medal, he had a fever of around 102 degrees Fahrenheit, according to his coach Lance Brauman. “But to get a bronze medal in 19.70 with a temperature of about 102, that wasn’t too bad.” To Brauman, the performance ranks right up there with the one Lyles delivered to …

Noah Lyles pulls out of relays after racing Olympic 200m final following positive Covid test
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles pulls out of relays after racing Olympic 200m final following positive Covid test

The Independent  

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Covid-positive Noah Lyles collapses after winning 200m bronze; stretchered off from track, says ‘Olympics over’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid-positive Noah Lyles collapses after winning 200m bronze; stretchered off from track, says ‘Olympics over’

Hindustan Times  

Olympic 100 metres champion Noah Lyles revealed he tested positive for Covid two days before finishing third in Thursday's 200m final, adding that he believed his involvement in the Paris Games was now over. Bronze medallist, US' Noah Lyles receives medical attention after competing in the men's 200m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at …

Letsile Tebogo stuns Noah Lyles to win Olympics 200m gold in tribute to late mother: ‘I was carrying her’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Letsile Tebogo stuns Noah Lyles to win Olympics 200m gold in tribute to late mother: ‘I was carrying her’

The Independent  

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Paris 2024 Olympics: US Olympic sprint star Noah Lyles tested positive for COVID-19
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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, battling illness, settles for bronze in 200m final but will leave Paris a household name
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles, battling illness, settles for bronze in 200m final but will leave Paris a household name

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Noah Lyles trailed out of the turn and into the final 100 meters, but he was well in his range. #ParisOlympics 📺 NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/9Qs1vcBycf — NBC Olympics & Paralympics August 8, 2024 It was clear with 50 meters to go that Lyles — the spectacular 100 champ — would not complete his double. “I can’t …

Noah Lyles chases Olympic history in 200m final – can anyone stop him?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles chases Olympic history in 200m final – can anyone stop him?

The Independent  

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Noah Lyles might be the Fastest Man Alive, but he wasn’t even fastest in his Olympic 200 semifinal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles might be the Fastest Man Alive, but he wasn’t even fastest in his Olympic 200 semifinal

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — What was supposed to be the easy half of Noah Lyles’ historic Olympic sprint double isn’t looking quite so easy anymore. That’s obvious from his mean-mugging and gesturing on the purple track in Paris before he runs or such statements as the off-hand comparison between track and the NBA that went viral last year: “The thing that …

Noah Lyles advances to 200m final, will battle stacked field led by Letsile Tebogo, U.S. teammates for gold
7 months, 3 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: The Usain Bolt successor eyeing global stardom after Olympic glory
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles: The Usain Bolt successor eyeing global stardom after Olympic glory

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Noah Lyles didn’t cross the line first but still won Olympic gold – anatomy of the greatest 100m final
7 months, 3 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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Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."

The Independent  

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Noah Lyles Wins Gold In Thrilling Olympics 2024 100m Finish; Sets Sights On Usain Bolt's 200m Record
7 months, 3 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 …

Paris Olympics Champion Noah Lyles Heading Sprint Back Into 'Usain Bolt Territory', Says World Athletics Chief
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Champion Noah Lyles Heading Sprint Back Into 'Usain Bolt Territory', Says World Athletics Chief

News 18  

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said Monday newly crowned Olympic sprint king Noah Lyles has given a boost to the sport not seen since the glory years of Usain Bolt. Speaking to reporters after Lyles won an epic men’s 100m final at the Stade de France on Sunday, Coe said the charismatic American was now “hugely important” for athletics. Coe …

After winning Olympic thriller by a whisker, Noah Lyles looks for an encore in his favorite event
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Memorable Olympic 100 metres finals following Noah Lyles’ photo finish Paris win
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Memorable Olympic 100 metres finals following Noah Lyles’ photo finish Paris win

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‘I have Asthama…, Noah Lyles's tweet winning hearts after 9.784 secs long motivational run, ‘why not you?’
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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 …

Devin Booker goes from facepalm emoji to congratulating Noah Lyles: ‘Great for America’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Devin Booker goes from facepalm emoji to congratulating Noah Lyles: ‘Great for America’

LA Times  

Devin Booker of the U.S. men’s basketball team, left, and U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles Devin Booker still doesn’t agree with Noah Lyles. Booker, the Phoenix Suns star in Paris looking to win his second Olympic gold medal with the U.S. men’s basketball team, attended Sunday’s track and field events at the Stade de France, along with Team USA teammates Joel …

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Noah Lyles is the world’s fastest man
7 months, 3 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. …

Noah Lyles makes 2 a.m. run for girlfriend — then advances out of 200m first round with ease
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles makes 2 a.m. run for girlfriend — then advances out of 200m first round with ease

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer SAINT-DENIS, France — Anyone hoping for some humility from Noah Lyles will appreciate the story he told Monday after easily winning his heat in the first round of the men’s 200 meters. Hours after he had the world abuzz from his dramatic win …

How Noah Lyles became Olympic 100m champion: A 300-page textbook, biomechanics and a stickman
7 months, 3 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’
7 months, 3 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 …

Gold medal haul for Team USA as Noah Lyles is first American to win men’s 100m in 20 years and swimmers break records
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gold medal haul for Team USA as Noah Lyles is first American to win men’s 100m in 20 years and swimmers break records

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Noah Lyles pips Kishane Thompson in thrilling photofinish to win Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m gold
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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 wrote the check with his mouth. At the Olympics, his feet cashed it
7 months, 3 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 …

Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double
7 months, 3 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’
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 4 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 …

When to watch Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson and the rest of Team USA’s sprinters in action at the Olympics
8 months ago

When to watch Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson and the rest of Team USA’s sprinters in action at the Olympics

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Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting PB of 9.81 seconds to win 100 in London
8 months, 1 week 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 withdraws from Monaco Diamond League meeting ahead of Paris Olympics
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lyles withdraws from Monaco Diamond League meeting ahead of Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

US sprint star Noah Lyles has withdrawn from Friday’s Monaco Diamond League meeting in order to finetune his preparations for the Paris Olympics, his management team said Wednesday. Lyles, the reigning world 100m and 200m champion, had been due to run in the 200m at Friday’s meeting at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. “I’m sorry to announce that I’ve …

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

Olympics next for Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson after running 9.77 in the 100
9 months ago

Olympics next for Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson after running 9.77 in the 100

Associated Press  

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s newest 100-meter national champion sent a message after his victory, insisting he was slowing down 60 meters into a race where he ran the fastest time in the world in two years. Kishane Thompson won Jamaica’s 100-meter national championship in 9.77 seconds Friday night, setting himself up as a threat to join his country’s greatest sprinter, …

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