Noah Lyles shows his flash and speeds through finals to earn a spot at the Olympics in 100 meters

Published June 23, 2024 6:12 pm

By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles locked down the first major step in his quest for an Olympic sprint double on Sunday, coming from behind to win the 100 meters at U.S. track trials in 9.83 seconds to qualify for that race in Paris. Lyles overcame a slow start to beat 200-meter specialist Kenny Bednarek by .04. Fred Kerley, the 2022 world champion, finished in third and will also go to Paris. Christian Coleman, the 2019 world champ, was in the lead with about 30 meters left but finished fourth. The Lyles win makes the American sprint favorites 2 for 2 after three days of these trials.

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