BUDAPEST — Noah Lyles, renowned for his prowess in the 200m, has finally claimed the title of the world’s fastest man in the 100m sprint at the recent world championships. Lyles dominated the evening, securing victory with an impressive time of 9.83 seconds, his personal best.
Prior to the race, Lyles received a motivating text from his coach, Lance Brauman, who shared a Dragon Ball Z gif with the message, “You wouldn’t like me when I am angry.” Lyles entered the semifinal with confidence, exuding his signature swagger and even taunting his competitors at the halfway mark.
Lyles had meticulously prepared for this moment, adorning his hair with a lightning bolt pattern as a tribute to the first episode of his docuseries, “Chasing Lightning,” where he met Usain Bolt. Inspired by Bolt’s words, Lyles received a star design on his nails in honor of the world championships.
Although Lyles is not known for his fast starts, he sensed his position in the field as he powered out of the blocks. Surging past his competitors, including Christian Coleman and Letsile Tebogo, Lyles triumphantly claimed victory by a margin of five hundredths of a second.
Speaking to an on-track camera, Lyles declared, “They said it couldn’t be done. They said I wasn’t the one. But I thank God that I am.” This gold medal marked his long-awaited achievement, a goal he had been working towards for the past seven years.
Lyles’ breakthrough moment came when he finished fourth in the 200m at the 2016 Olympic Trials as a high school student. He then became synonymous with the event, setting records and winning world titles. However, his ultimate aspiration was to become a formidable competitor in both the 100m and 200m, following in the footsteps of star athletes like Veronica Campbell-Brown, Tyson Gay, and Tori Bowie.
Despite setbacks at the previous Olympic Trials and the decision to focus on perfecting his 200m for the 2022 World Championships, Lyles knew he had reached peak performance this season. Although his time of 9.83 seconds fell short of his predicted 9.65 seconds, Lyles, who entered the championships seeded 12th, exceeded expectations.
Lyles now has the opportunity to become the first man since Bolt in 2015 to win both the 100m and 200m at a world championships. Moreover, he aims to secure another gold medal in the 4x100m relay, an achievement that would make him the first American in over a decade to win three golds at a single worlds.
In addition to Lyles’ victory, American Anna Hall and Serbian athlete Ivana Vuleta also celebrated their success at the world championships. Although Hall fell just short of winning the heptathlon, settling for silver behind Katarina Johnson-Thompson, her performance was commendable considering she competed with a knee injury. Vuleta became the oldest woman to win a world title in the long jump, a well-deserved achievement after years of dedication to the sport.
These extraordinary feats demonstrate the resilience and determination of these athletes, emphasizing their unwavering pursuit of excellence. As the world championships continue, we anticipate more thrilling performances and historic achievements.
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