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Kenny Bednarek had come close to a major 100m title before, most notably finishing second to Noah Lyles in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials 100m final in 9.87 seconds.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Noah Lyles Reigns on Top of Track and Field as 100m Sprinters End Historic Season

Noah Lyles may have finished his 2026 season earlier than expected, but the year still ended with his name sitting at the top of a remarkable 100m story.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 12

US Olympian Proves America Can Beat World Champion Without Noah Lyles on the Global Stage

Kenny Bednarek finally turned the tables on Oblique Seville after the Jamaican won the biggest prize from him at the 2025 World Championships. In Tokyo, Seville won the 100m world title in 9.77 seconds by beating Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyles, while Bednarek finished fourth in 9.92.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 11

Noah Lyles, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Other Olympians Set to Miss World Ultimate Championships

The World Athletics Ultimate Championship organizers had a vision for the event in Budapest. They wanted a final with the very best athletes. But a series of late-season injuries, serious accidents, and personal time off has created major problems.

Track and Field News / Field Level Media / September 7

Noah Lyles (hamstring) drops out of World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles will sit out of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship due to a hamstring injury that led to other health issues.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Sick US Olympian Pulls Out Surprise Win Against Gold Medalist in Noah Lyles’ Absence

After winning the Zurich Diamond League in 19.62 seconds on August 27, Kenny Bednarek arrived in Brussels with expectations high. But the big question heading into the 200m was whether he would have to face Noah Lyles once again.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 4

Noah Lyles Confirms Season End Ahead of World Ultimate Championships Due to Injury Scare

Noah Lyles had big plans for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship. The American sprinting star was scheduled to compete in the 100m and 200m in Budapest and also help with fan engagement, athlete introductions, and awards.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 4

Noah Lyles Clear Up Rumors About Him Leaving Everything on Hold Over Rival Surpassing Him

Noah Lyles was enjoying a night out when news reached him that Erriyon Knighton had clocked 19.49 seconds on April 30, 2022. The time was 0.01 seconds faster than Lyles’ then-personal best of 19.50, moving Knighton to fourth on the all-time list at the time.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 1

Noah Lyles reveals late US legend predicted Olympic final’s 200th-of-a-second difference

Noah Lyles had to wait for the photo finish to confirm his Paris 2024 Olympic 100m gold. The American crossed the line in a personal-best 9.784 seconds, but the finish was so close that he initially thought Kishane Thompson had beaten him.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / September 1

Ex-Sprinter Places Noah Lyles Over Usain Bolt to Cause Track and Field Drama

Who has done more for track and field, Noah Lyles or Usain Bolt? On the track, the numbers point firmly toward Bolt. The Jamaican won eight Olympic gold medals and set world records in both the 100m and 200m, while Lyles has eight world titles and three Olympic medals.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / August 31

'Can’t Live Like This Anymore': Noah Lyles Expresses the Moment When Everything Changed for Him in 7th Grade

Today, Noah Lyles is an Olympic champion and one of the biggest names in track and field. But in seventh grade, he was a kid dealing with his parents’ divorce while also navigating ADHD and the effects of the medication he was taking.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / August 28

Noah Lyles Reacts to Alison dos Santos’ Record-Breaking Run That Left Rival ‘Shocked’

For five years, Karsten Warholm’s 45.94-second world record had stood as the ultimate benchmark in the 400m hurdles. That mark finally fell in Zurich on August 27, when Brazil’s Alison dos Santos delivered a 45.80-second run.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Noah Lyles’ Olympic Silver Medalist Rival Missing From $150,000 Race at World Athletics Ultimate

The biggest sprint showdown in Budapest may already be missing one of its biggest names. The rematch fans wanted may not happen after all. Noah Lyles is confirmed for the Ultimate Championship, but Kishane Thompson’s unexplained absence has cast doubt on another chapter of their rivalry.

Track and Field News / EssentiallySports / August 10

American Teen Surpasses Usain Bolt, Noah Lyles by Dominating at World U20 Championships

America’s Tate Taylor is rewriting the record books. The 18-year-old has achieved something no sprinter in the 40-year history of the World U20 Championships had managed before… not even legends like Usain Bolt or Noah Lyles.

Track and Field News / Field Level Media / July 25

Noah Lyles blazes to 100m win at USA Outdoor Championships

Noah Lyles posted the world's fastest 100-meter time of 2026 while winning the event at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships on Friday in New York.

Real Sociedad News / HITC / July 15

Noah Lyles surprises IShowSpeed at World Cup with ‘rematch’ race challenge

Internet celebrity IShowSpeed could not help but hide his surprise when Noah Lyles made an appearance on his live stream to offer a rematch. The Olympic

Track and Field News / Field Level Media / March 1

Jordan Anthony outruns Noah Lyles, field for 60-meter national indoor crown

Jordan Anthony further established himself as a champion sprinter by winning his first national title as a pro at 60 meters, besting a field including Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles on Sunday at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships in Staten Island, N.Y.

Track and Field News / Athlon Sports / August 4, 2025

Praises Pour In for Noah Lyles on Sunday

American sprint star Noah Lyles stole the spotlight at the US Track and Field Championships on Sunday, clinching his fifth national 200-meter title with a world-leading time of 19.63 seconds. The thrilling finish, coupled with his confident showmanship, sparked a wave of admiration online and a touch of on-track tension.

Track and Field News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3, 2025

Noah Lyles stared down rival runner after winning 200m title

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.

Sprinter Kenny Bednarek claims first 100m title at USA Outdoor Championships

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / June 17, 2025

Tyreek Hill-Noah Lyles race will not happen this year

The Tyreek Hill-Noah Lyles race will not happen, after all, this year.

Track and Field News / Athlon Sports / June 17, 2025

Tyreek Hill's Race With Noah Lyles Just Got Some Bad News

Fans looking forward to seeing Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill racing this weekend got some bad news today: The two won't be squaring off after all. Olympic

Track and Field News / 5 GOATs / April 30, 2025

Noah Lyles, Junelle Bromfield break silence on engagement, upcoming wedding amid romantic photoshoot

Olympian track athletes Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield plan to tie the knot next year, sharing a unique love story from multiple different perspectives.

Track and Field News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 14, 2025

Alabama 5-Star ATH target breaks Noah Lyles’ track-meet record

Brandon Arrington is a dual-sport athlete, who is showing his speed is next level on the track while continuing to be recruited by Alabama football and

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2025

Tyreek Hill, Noah Lyles will race to determine who's the 'world's fastest'

After some public jabs, the two are officially going to face off in a race to settle the debate once and for all.

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Track and Field News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3, 2025

Tyreek Hill responds to latest troll move from Noah Lyles

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.

Track and Field News / Athlon Sports / December 10, 2024

Noah Lyles Will 'Name Names' From Paris Olympics Drama

As the year draws to a conclusion, 2024 will forever be remembered by track star Noah Lyles with all the milestones he achieved. He further solidified his status as one of the world's best sprinters after winning the gold medal in the men's 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics.