Noah Lyles claims US 100m title with world-leading 9.79

Olympic champion Noah Lyles won his third U.S. national 100-meter title on Friday, July 24, at Icahn Stadium in New York, clocking a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds. The victory at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships equaled the personal best he set while winning gold at the 2024 Paris Games. Lyles surged over the final 30 meters to secure a convincing win over Ronnie Baker and Kenny Bednarek, who both finished in 9.88 seconds, with Baker taking second. Christian Coleman placed fourth in 9.93.

Lyles described the race as one of his best technically, attributing his composure to advice from his coach. He stated the performance was a message that he remains the world's fastest man, emphasizing his intent to maintain high performance levels even in a year without a World Championships or Olympic team selection. "Just because it's an off-year doesn't mean that I plan to run slow," Lyles said. "I'm not showing up to run slower. This is me being me. Being me is dominant. Being me is consistent." He is expected to compete in the men's 200-meter event, where a win would give him a record sixth national title in that discipline.

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