Noah Lyles Sets New 150m World Best at Golden Spike

American sprinter Noah Lyles set a new world best time in the 150-meter race on Tuesday, clocking 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czechia. The Olympic 100-meter champion surpassed the previous mark of 14.92 seconds, set by Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in April.

Lyles, 28, finished ahead of South Africa's Sinesipho Dambile, who ran 14.78 seconds. Australian teenager Gout Gout placed third in 14.96 seconds, setting a new world under-20 record in the process. After crossing the finish line, Lyles and Gout, who share a sponsor and have trained together, celebrated the achievement together. An elated Lyles told Czech television that the performance was the show he came to deliver.

The race was the fastest 150-meter event ever, with three athletes finishing under 15 seconds. Lyles had publicly targeted the record before the meet, stating he felt the existing time was too slow. His new best was set on a curved track, distinct from the straightaway record of 14.35 seconds held by Usain Bolt.

For Gout, the strong performance served as a rebound from a sixth-place finish in the 200 meters at a Diamond League meet in Oslo last week. The young sprinter said the race in...