Talk, they say is cheap, but it takes only the genius to walk his talk and American sprinter – Noah Lyles has proven to be a sprint genius having coasted a world lead time of 9.83 seconds to win the men’s 100m final in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday.
Running in the fastest 100m line-ups in recent times which included the likes of Zharnel Hughes of Great Britain, Jamaica’s Oblique Seville, Botswana’s young sensation – Letsile Tebogo, African champion Ferdinand Omanyala, as well as 2019 wold champion – Christian Coleman, the 26-year-old Lyles did not turn back once he took off from the blocks underlining the reason why he’s the man to beat at this moment having stormed to victory in 9.83 seconds ahead of Letsile Tebogo [9.88] and Zharnel Hughes [9.88].
Born in Gainesville, Florida, Noah Lyles claimed to be the fastest man in the world prior to the start of the World Athletics Championships and that he would use the Budapest 2023 to asseverate his claim.
Well, some people had their doubts about Lyles’ pledge with regards to the 100m dash because the 200m is viewed by many as his signature event.
But on Sunday Lyles reminded those who thought otherwise to never underestimate him in any sprint line-up:
“They said it cannot be done,” the current world 100m champion raised his hands up in the air soon after the race to wax lyrical.
“They said I wasn’t the one, but I thank God that I am,” the three-time world champion added.
Having won gold in the 100m final, Noah Lyles will hope to add the 200m gold medal, but he is likely to face a fierce battle with Letsile Tebogo.
By James K. Attaglo Wilson