Noah Lyles Sets New American Record  and Wins 100m

US Olympic Track Trials 2024: Noah Lyles Wins 100m, Sets New American Record

The 2024 US Olympic Track Trials concluded on June 22, 2024, with Noah Lyles emerging victorious in the 100m event. The 27-year-old sprinter from the University of Florida set a new American record with a time of 9.69 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by Tyson Gay.

Lyles, a two-time Olympic medalist, dominated the competition from start to finish. He won the event by a significant margin, finishing ahead of the second-place finisher, Ronnie Baker, by 0.14 seconds. The victory marked His first national title at the 100m event.

Lyles’ time of 9.69 seconds not only secured his spot on the US Olympic team but also set a new American record. The previous 9.72 seconds record was set by Tyson Gay in 2008. Lyles’ performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication, as he has been training intensively for the past year.

The top three finishers in each event at the US Olympic Track Trials automatically qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Lyles’ victory in the 100m event secured his spot on the US Olympic team, along with the second-place finisher, Ronnie Baker, and the third-place finisher, Christian Coleman.

Other Notable Performances

Other notable performances at the US Olympic Track Trials included:

Jasmine Moore: Won the women’s 100m event with a time of 10.85 seconds, setting a new personal best.

Elija Godwin: Won the men’s 400m event with a time of 44.45 seconds, setting a new personal best.

Athing Mu: Athing set a new personal best record as she won the women’s 800m event with a time of 1:56.30 minutes

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