Noah Lyles lived up to his billing as the world’s fastest man by winning the 100m gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Sunday. The 26-year-old American blasted out of the blocks and never looked back, crossing the finish line in a personal best time of 9.83 seconds.
It was a dominant performance from Lyles, who finished well clear of the rest of the field. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo took the silver medal in 9.88 seconds, while Jamaica’s Oblique Seville finished third in 9.88 seconds.
Lyles’ victory was a major statement of intent ahead of the Paris Olympics next year. He is now the clear favorite to win the 100m gold medal in France, and he will also be a contender for the 200m title.
Lyles has been one of the most dominant sprinters in the world in recent years. He is the reigning world champion in the 200m, and he has also won multiple gold medals at the World Indoor Championships. He is known for his explosive speed and his powerful finishing kick.
After his victory on Sunday, Lyles said that he was targeting the 100m and 200m double at the Paris Olympics. “I’m going to go for it,” he said. “I’m not going to say it’s going to be easy, but I’m going to give it my all.”
Lyles’ victory is a major boost for the United States track and field team. The Americans have struggled to compete with Jamaica in the 100m in recent years, but Lyles’ emergence gives them a real chance of winning the gold medal in Paris.
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Lyles is a special talent, and he is one of the most exciting sprinters in the world. He is a joy to watch, and he is sure to be a major force in the sport for many years to come.
Here are some other notable facts about Noah Lyles’ victory:
- It was the first time that an American man had won the 100m gold medal at the World Championships since Justin Gatlin in 2015.
- Lyles’ time of 9.83 seconds is the fastest by an American man since Tyson Gay ran 9.79 seconds in 2009.
- Lyles is the third-fastest man in history in the 100m, behind Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake.
Lyles’ victory is a major milestone in his career, and it sets him up nicely for a successful Olympic campaign next year. He is one of the favorites to win the gold medal in both the 100m and 200m, and he will be looking to add to his growing list of accomplishments.