Noah Lyles lit up the track at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, sprinting to a sensational victory in the 100m final with a time of 9.83 seconds! 🥇🔥
Starting off strong, Lyles turned on the afterburners midway through the race, overtaking his rivals with blazing speed. Kenny Bednarek followed closely behind at 9.87 seconds, and Tokyo silver medalist Fred Kerley took third with 9.88 seconds.
Christian Coleman, the 2019 world champion, had an explosive start but couldn't maintain the pace, finishing fourth at 9.93 seconds.
This win not only secures Lyles a spot at the Paris Olympics 🇫🇷 but also puts him on track for his ambitious goal of grabbing four gold medals—two individual and two relays! 🎯
\"Part of the plan,\" Lyles said with confidence. \"Might be a shock to everyone else but when you know the goal, you know the goal.\"
Reflecting on past disappointments, including a last-place finish in the 100m at the trials three years ago and a bronze in Tokyo, Lyles shared how these moments fuel his fire. 🔥
\"If I didn't get that third place in Tokyo, I wouldn't have had that desire,\" he said. \"Now, we constantly look to the future with open eyes because anything can happen.\"
Up next, Lyles will be competing in his signature event, the 200m, with heats starting on Thursday. Can't wait to see what he brings to the track next! 🚀
Reference(s):
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