Noah Lyles dominated the men’s 100 metres at the US athletics championships, capturing the national title with a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds that equalled his personal best from the 2024 Olympics.
The sprinter’s commanding performance saw him finish ahead of Ronnie Baker and Kenny Bednarek in a competitive field that included Christian Coleman. Lyles’ time reinforced his status at the top of the sprinting hierarchy this season, with his mark standing as the fastest globally in 2024.
“I think I made that ‘I’m still the world’s fastest man’ statement,” Lyles said, reflecting on his performance at the championships.
Richardson Claims Women’s Crown
The women’s 100 metres crown went to Sha’Carri Richardson, who posted a time of 10.77 seconds to secure victory. Richardson’s win came in a field that featured fellow sprinters Kayla White and Tamari Davis, highlighting the depth of American women’s sprinting talent on display at the national championships.
The US athletics championships showcased the calibre of domestic competition ahead of the Games period, with multiple elite sprinters competing across the men’s and women’s 100-metre races. Both champions demonstrated the form expected of top-tier international athletes, with Lyles’ world-leading mark particularly noteworthy in an Olympic year context.