Noah Lyles – Photo by FIDAL COLOMBO/FIDAL
Noah Lyles sends a clear warning to sailors in view of the next ones Paris Olympics: he is the big favorite in the queen athletics race, the 100 metres. In fact, in the race valid for the American trials, the sprinter born in ’97 triumphed with the super time of 9.83, thus equaling his personal best. Behind the 6-time world champion is Kenny Bednarek in 9.87 (also a new personal best), while vice Olympic champion Fred finished third Kerley (9.88). All three therefore gain the Olympic pass, while the 2019 world champion, Christian Coleman, will have to settle for the 4×100 after fourth place (9.93) in the race in question.
Lyles put on a show before, during and after the race, mastered with a strong start and a powerful finish. The three-time world champion in Budapest last summer (100, 200, 4×100 m) is looking for the Olympic gold that is missing in his palmares, but aspires to an unprecedented poker, hoping to also be selected for the 4×400 in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. The Florida sprinter said: “This year is completely different from the Tokyo Games. Covid stopped us in our progress the year before. In 2023 I had an incredible year and built confidence. In 2021 I also suffered from stress due to depression, while normally I don’t feel pressure because I’m having fun“.
