When Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track (GST) approached Noah Lyles for participation, the sprint king was hesitant about the league’s future. Certainly, GST had deep pockets, but not for long.
When opportunities started drying up for track and field athletes, the sport’s future looked bleak; even Noah Lyles admitted it was “a dying sport.” But just when the track seemed to be losing its spark, Alexis Ohanian stepped in with Athlos, an all-women’s track and field revolution built on fair pay and genuine recognition.
Opportunities in track and field are plentiful, but what about the pay? The sport’s lack of popularity has long been a concern, so much so that sprint king Noah Lyles once called it “dying.” Financial backing is scarce, stability is fleeting, and whether it’s the Diamond League or the World Championships, prize money often feels absurdly low.
For decades, the 4x100m relay rivalry between the United States and Jamaica has defined the sprinting world. There was a time when names like Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce reigned supreme in the relays.
Last month, Oblique Seville ended a nine-year drought for the United States in the 100m, becoming the first American since Usain Bolt in Rio to claim gold at the World Athletics Championships.
Bayanda Walaza clocked 9.99s in the 100m. With personal bests of 9.94s in the 100m and 20.08s in the 200m, the South African sprinter is emerging as a serious challenger to Noah Lyles.
When South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza powers towards the finish line, his style often finds an analogy with a windmill. His form and running technique
Noah Lyles and his brother Josephus Lyles are about to host their annual fundraiser on the 8th of November, 2025. And their mission? They are focused on providing resources and opportunities that support the young athletes’ overall wellness, including mental and physical health.
Back in August at the Zurich Diamond League, fans witnessed something never seen before: a bold glimpse of track and field beyond the stadium walls. The men’s pole vault, women’s high jump, men’s long jump, and both men’s and women’s shot put were all staged in the city plaza, drawing 8,000 spectators to watch world-class performances up close.
Noah Lyles has always carried the hunger to excel, chasing greatness on the track with unshakable belief. Yet, despite that fire, the sprint double continues to elude him.
With 26 medals at the World Athletics Championships, Team USATF left an unforgettable mark on Tokyo, securing 16 golds, 5 silvers, and 5 bronzes in one of the team’s most successful showings in decades.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, one thing was clear: Noah Lyles was the fastest man alive, or so said the Olympic gold medal around his neck. Despite battling the effects of Covid-19, the American star captured the 100m crown that eluded him in Tokyo… only for it to elude him in Tokyo once again.
Noah Lyles caught the entire world’s attention when he won his fourth consecutive World Championships gold in the 200m dash at Tokyo. He has now become the only man to rival the legacy of Usain Bolt with four consecutive golds in 200m flat.
Noah Lyles may have surrendered his 100m crown at the World Athletics Championships to Oblique Seville, but he roared back in trademark fashion, storming to his fourth straight 200m title and tying Usain Bolt’s legendary record.
With his fourth consecutive 200m world title in Tokyo, Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt’s legendary feat, making him the only athlete of the current generation to stand toe-to-toe with the former fastest man on Earth.
When the years catch up, many athletes shrink from the truth or try to outrun it. But for Noah Lyles, it’s about sitting back with a calm smile, accepting the passage of time without regrets.
“I wouldn’t even really say it’s a rivalry,” “Kung-Fu” Kenny Bednarek put down all speculations about his relationship with national teammate Noah Lyles just before the 2025 World Championships.
Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill have turned speed into a high-stakes game of one-upmanship. Every sprint, meme, and public jab adds tension to their ongoing rivalry, leaving fans guessing how far either will push the other next.
Oblique Seville of Jamaica sprinted to a win in the men's 100-meter at the 2025 World Track and Field Championships, upsetting reigning Olympic champion Noah Lyles.
Elite sprinters Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek spiced up the final day of the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships on Sunday in Eugene, Oregon. Lyles passed Bednarek in the final 5 meters of the 200 finals to win the national championship in 19.63 seconds, the world's best time this year and Bednarek's first defeat in 2025.
Noah Lyles successfully defended his 200m men’s title at the Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships on Sunday, and he celebrated in a way that left one of his rivals unhappy.
After some public jabs, the two are officially going to face off in a race to settle the debate once and for all.
Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill are at it again, this time in the wake of the U.S. sprinter’s latest victory. Lyles won the 60-meter race at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Brighton, Mass., on Sunday.
The prospective race between Olympian Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill continues to garner headlines, and the makings of an ostentatious sporting event could very well come to fruition.
If Noah Lyles didn't already have the attention of the NBA world, he does now.
Hill said he could beat the American sprinter in a race during a recent appearance on FanDuel TV's "Up & Adams."
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