Arrr! Landlubber Noah Lyles be but one race away from matchin' Usain Bolt's mighty record, after snatchin' victory o'er 100M at the World Championships!
2023-08-20
Arr matey! The scurvy landlubber Noah Lyles be claimin' the title o' the world's fleetest man! Aye, he be snatchin' victory in the 100-meter race at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Shiver me timbers, what a sight to behold!
U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles emerged victorious in the 100-meter men's race at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Lyles, who is well-known for his success in the 200-meter race, crossed the finish line in 9.83 seconds, solidifying his position as the world's top sprinter. With this win, Lyles aims to achieve a milestone not accomplished since Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt's triumph in 2015 – winning both the 100-meter and 200-meter races at Worlds. Lyles is considered the two-time defending 200-meter champion and is expected to perform well in the upcoming race on Wednesday.The silver medal went to Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, who finished in 9.88 seconds, while Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes secured the bronze, finishing just one one-thousandth of a second behind Tebogo. Christian Coleman, the 2019 world champion in the event, started strong but ended up finishing fifth at 9.92 seconds.
Before Sunday's victory, Lyles had never made a U.S. team in the 100-meter. However, he had only suffered two defeats in his professional career in the 200-meter, where he also set the third-fastest time ever recorded. Winning both events has been a personal goal for Lyles, and with the 100-meter gold secured, he is poised to make his mark on sprinting history.
Leading up to his gold-medal race, Lyles placed third in the 100 meters at the United States championships in July, securing his spot in the Worlds. He improved his start and achieved better times in the opening heat and semifinals in Budapest, ultimately securing his place in the final race.
Crossing the finish line with a personal-best time of 9.83 seconds, Lyles was elated and couldn't believe his victory. He celebrated by taking selfies with fans and proudly wearing an American flag, proclaiming himself as the world's fastest man. Despite this accomplishment, Lyles acknowledges that his job at the World Athletics Championships is not yet complete.