Lyles, better known for his prowess in the 200 meters, became the world champion in the 100 on Sunday, finishing in 9.83 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year.
Lyles relied on his unrivaled top-end speed to overcome fellow American Christian Coleman, the 2019 world champion and still considered the best starter in the world. Coleman faded to fifth as Lyles nudged past a tight field, leaning at the line to beat Lestile Tebogo of Botswana and Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes, who took silver and bronze with official times of 9.88 seconds.Since he emerged as a future star at T.C.
Lyles will now take aim at Usain Bolt’s 200 meters world record. At last year’s world championships in Eugene, Ore.,by .01 seconds, lowering it to 19.31. Asked afterward if he could challenge the world record, Lyles, ever confident, replied, “19.1.” Bolt’s 19.19, once considered otherworldly, suddenly appears vulnerable after the performances submitted by Lyles over the past year. The final will be run Friday at 3:50 p.m. Eastern, and it would be a mistake to skip it.Lyles ratcheted anticipation and expectation for his 100 performance at a prerace news conference.
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