Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec
Noah Lyles won his third US 100m title with a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds at the US athletics championships. Sha'Carri Richardson also secured her third national title in the women's 100m event.
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These performances establish the athletes as top contenders in the global track and field circuit.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Noah Lyles won the men's 100m at the US athletics championships in a season-leading 9.79sec. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles powered to his third US 100m title in a world-leading 9.79sec on Friday at the US athletics championships.
Lyles, trailing at the start, surged over the final 30 meters for a convincing victory over veteran Ronnie Baker, who edged Kenny Bednarek for second.
Both were credited with a time of 9.88, with Bednarek taking third. Former world champion Christian Coleman came in fourth in 9.93.
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