Noah Lyles wins 100m in 9.79 seconds at US championships

Noah Lyles secured a decisive victory in the men’s 100 metres at the U.S. Athletics Championships, clocking a world‑leading 9.79 seconds. The race, held at the National Track and Field Stadium, saw Lyles outpace a field that included several national and international contenders, including reigning Olympic champion Christian Coleman and former world champion Justin Gatlin. Lyles’ time not only earned him the national title but also positioned him as the fastest 100‑metre runner in the world for the season.

The win follows Lyles’ successful 2023 season, during which he captured gold at the World Championships and defended his Olympic title in 2021. His 9.79‑second performance marks the fastest time recorded in the United States this year and brings him closer to the 9.58‑second world record held by Usain Bolt. The result also secures Lyles a top seed for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, where he will represent the United States in the global sprinting arena.

With the championship concluded, the U.S. track and field community will turn its attention to the upcoming international meets. Lyles’ victory reaffirms his status as a leading sprinter on the world stage, while the competition’s high standard underscores the depth of talent present in American sprinting.