Noah Lyles Clocks World-Leading 9.79 Seconds at US Track Championships
Noah Lyles Clocks World-Leading 9.79 Seconds at US Track Championships
Noah Lyles reaffirmed his status as the premier sprinter in the world on Friday, securing the men’s 100m title at the US athletics championships with a time of 9.79 seconds. This performance sets the global benchmark for the season, surpassing the previous world-leading mark of 9.82 seconds set by Oblique Seville in June. Lyles, the Olympic gold medallist, executed a strong finish to overtake the field, matching his personal best from the 2024 Paris Games.
Ronnie Baker finished second with a time of 9.88 seconds, narrowly beating Kenny Bednarek, who recorded the same time but settled for third. Christian Coleman, the former world champion, placed fourth at 9.93 seconds. Lyles described his strategy, noting that despite trailing early, he remained confident and executed his race plan over the final 30 meters.
On the women’s side, Sha’Carri Richardson claimed victory in the 100m with a time of 10.77 seconds. The 2023 world champion dominated the final to secure her third national title, finishing ahead of Kayla White (10.90) and Tamari Davis (11.00). Richardson, who finished off the podium at the 2025 World Championships, emphasized her return to form both mentally and physically.
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Other notable results included Quincy Hall, the 400m Olympic gold medallist, failing to advance from the heats after posting a 46.47. In the men’s 800m, 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus qualified for the final by winning his heat in 1:45.83, while 2019 world champion Donovan Brazier did not advance.
What to watch
- Noah Lyles will compete in the 200m heats on Saturday.
- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will begin her campaign in the 200m heats after skipping the 100m.
- The men’s 800m final is set to feature rising star Cooper Lutkenhaus.
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