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Paris 2024: Five takeaways from Day Nine

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Novak Djokovic sealed the deal to immaculate tennis greatness while a pool party ensued at La Défense, Noah

Lyles did what he does best, Carolina Marin’s Olympic dream ended and a “feather” named Kaylia enacted

teary-eyed Spaniard came up short on his first Olympics try.Lyles just wins, babyAmerican sprinter Noah

Lyles has a big mouth and strong legs.

gold medal in the 100 metres.It was indeed a tight one, as only five thousandths of a second separated Lyles

the photo-finish showed the Florida native crossing the finish line ahead of the pack by a hair.Noah Lyles

Lyles, in the end, delivered. As American football legend Al Davis famously said, “Just win, baby”.


Athletics: Lyles new sprint king with 100m gold

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Noah Lyles is the new Olympic 100m champion.

Noah Lyles and Kishan Thompson ran in the same hundredth of a second.

Lyles leaned more on his chest as he crossed the finish line, as could be seen in the photo finish.

It is a personal best for Lyles, who becomes the new sprint king.

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Sebastian Coe on the sporting impact of "Sprint" documentary

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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe praised the Netflix docu-series "Sprint" on Thursday, highlighting its role in showcasing the "universality" of track and field. He emphasised the series' significant impact on promoting the sport globally.

 However, "Sprint" has highlighted new stars like US sprinters Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson


Noah Lyles: "Rock star" of the track eyeing more medals

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Noah Lyles is set to exorcise his Tokyo demons as he heads into the Paris Olympics, aiming to fill the

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe dubbed him an "absolute rock star," a fitting accolade for Lyles

Lyles' achievements were captured in Netflix's "Sprint," which highlighted his self-assured demeanour

to being world champions, but he remains unapologetically confident.Reflecting on his Tokyo bronze, Lyles

For Lyles, medals are just the beginning.

To maintain his visibility and continue making an impact, Lyles knows he must keep winning.


Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: Countdown begins ahead of spectacle

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The French capital is counting down the hours to its big moment, which begins at 19:30 this Friday, 100 years after the last Olympic Games were held in Paris. The aim is to showcase its splendour to the world and ensure the Games go down in history, while also focusing on safety and leaving a legacy for future generations.

calf injury in the 200m forced her to withdraw from the heptathlon, while Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah

Lyles will be looking to shine on the track and Jamaican icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will be looking


Noah Lyles: “I’m in a great place” after beating depression

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Six-time world champion Noah Lyles said he struggled with depression during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics,

Despite this achievement, Lyles said the COVID-19 pandemic left him struggling to talk as he battled

the 200m at the 2019 world championships and that he was locked in an almost "constant asthma attack".Noah

Lyles sets sights on Olympic gold in Paris after depression impacted Tokyo dreamhttps://t.co/TfREVQpYn9

I don't know who that is but it's not Noah'. It is kind of scary at times.

It’s mine," Lyles said confidently.

 Noah Lyles speaks to @ricktimes about his battle with depression, racism in the US, rebranding


Usain Bolt names Erriyon Knighton as star to watch in Paris

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Sprinting legend Usain Bolt has named US sprinter Erriyon Knighton as the man to watch, just days before the Paris Games and the race for his 100m and 200m records begin. 

While Noah Lyles, who has always boldly made his intentions to surpass the Jamaican in the history books


Noah Lyles wins 100m with personal best ahead of Olympics

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Noah Lyles set himself up perfectly for the Paris Olympics by haring to a personal best in winning the

In the last sprint before the Olympics, Lyles was relatively quick out of his blocks and tore down the

That was fun," said Lyles. "I could have had a better start.

I'm getting faster every week,” Lyles said looking ahead to the Olympics.9.81s!!

🤯🔥Noah Lyles 🇺🇸 stormed to a new Personal Best (PB) of 9.81s (-0.3) to win the men's 100m at the

Lyles, one of the stars of a recently-released Netflix docu-series called "Sprint", insisted that he

Noah Lyles 🇺🇸 9.81 PB2. Akani Simbine 🇿🇦 9.86 SB3. Letsile Tebogo 🇧🇼 9.88 =NR4.


Noah Lyles seeks glory at Diamond League before Olympics

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The American sprinter Noah Lyles will compete tomorrow in the Diamond League in his final race before

Lyles’ recent achievements include an Olympic bronze from Tokyo 2020, six world titles, and four silvers

I'm planning to break them," Noah commented after his victory in Hungary, referencing Usain Bolt's records.From

Lyles will face high-level competitors, including British sprinter Zharnel Hughes, who won bronze in

Tebogo and South African Akani Simbine, both known for their ability to surprise on the track.Noah Lyles

GETTY IMAGESThe showdown between Lyles and Hughes, who was disqualified from the 100 meters final at


McLaughlin vs Bol, an exciting clash at Paris 2024

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With the Opening Ceremony on 26 July and some competitions starting the day before, athletics will be at the heart of the second week of Paris 2024, with great battles and great moments to prove once again why it is called the 'King Sport' of the Olympic Games.

de France and on the streets in both the marathon and race walking events, with icons such as USA's Noah

Lyles and his four gold dream, Ryan Crouser and Sha'carri Richardson, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge and Faith


Rai Benjamin wins clash of titans in Monaco Diamond League

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Rai Benjamin claimed the spoils in a clash of the hurdling titans at Friday's Monaco Diamond League as Djamel Sedjati and Quincy Hall both set world leads in perfect fine-tuning for the Paris Olympics. Another stunning night of track and field in perfect conditions at the Stade Louis II saw Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a European record of 3min 26.73sec in the 1500m.

In the absence of double world sprint champion Noah Lyles, in-form Botswanan Letsile Tebogo claimed an


Diamond League lacking shine with Noah Lyles out

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The American sprinter opted to stay home in order to better prepare his upcoming Olympic assault and will miss out on the Monaco meet, now featuring Norwegian world record holders Karsten Warholm and Jakob Ingebrigtsen as headliners.

No Noah, no party?

we have decided to spend an extra week at our training base in Florida before traveling to Europe," Lyles

absence, teammate Courtney Lindsey and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo are considered the favourites.Noah Lyles


Paris 2024: Ten stars to keep an eye on at the Olympics

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In recent weeks, both well-known athletes and new faces have made their mark, with only a month remaining before the track and field events commence at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

woman to claim two Olympic titles in the 400m hurdles.Noah LylesAt the Paris Olympics, US sprinter Noah

Lyles is focused on achieving more than he did at last year’s World Championships.Following his triumph

in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay in Budapest, Lyles is setting his sights on these same events in

victory in the 4x100m relay at the World Relays, setting a world-leading time of 37.40 seconds.Noah Lyles


Noah Lyles will fight for double as Sha'Carri Richardson derails in 200m

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Noah Lyles won the final of the 200-metre dash Saturday, which will allow him to fight for the speed

bronze medalist in Tokyo 2020, who won in 21.81s, and Brittany Brown (21.90s) and McKenzie Long (21.91s).NOAH

LYLES!

Lyles, who had already won the 100m last weekend, was made to work hard for victory, eventually reeling

I feel really blessed," Lyles said after the win.

#Paris2024 #Olympics2024 pic.twitter.com/DwRAblBj4N— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) June 30, 2024But


Grant Holloway makes Olympics with 110 hurdles win as Lyles, Richardson roll on

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Holloway punched his ticket to the Paris Olympics on Friday in the 110m hurdles at the US trials, while Noah

Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson cruised into the 200m finals.

Reigning three-time world 200 champion Lyles and reigning world 100 champion Richardson remained on course

It felt real easy," Lyles said of his run. "I was very shocked to see that time pop up.

Lyles eyes his American record of 19.31 and the world record of 19.19 by Usain Bolt.'