The Sprint of a Lifetime: What Lyles' Dominant Win Says About Athletics in an Off Year Noah Lyles' 9.
79 seconds in the 100m at the US athletics championships was more than just a personal best or a world leading time – it was a statement of intent from one of the sport's brightest stars.
His victory, which equaled his Olympic gold winning performance and silenced doubts about his speed this year, demonstrated that even without major international competitions to aim for, he remains committed to pushing the boundaries of human athleticism.