Lyles’ recent achievements include an Olympic bronze from Tokyo 2020, six world titles, and four silvers in Glasgow. It was at last year's World Championships in Budapest where he clinched first place in both the 100 and 200 meters. "I've always known I'm the fastest man in the world. In my mind, I believe I'm going to break the records. I'm planning to break them," Noah commented after his victory in Hungary, referencing Usain Bolt's records.

From there, the athlete will seek to set his marks in the British capital this Saturday and establish himself as the rightful successor to the Jamaican, who has retired from professional athletics. Lyles will face high-level competitors, including British sprinter Zharnel Hughes, who won bronze in the 200 meters in Budapest. Also in contention will be the world silver medallist Letsile Tebogo and South African Akani Simbine, both known for their ability to surprise on the track.

The showdown between Lyles and Hughes, who was disqualified from the 100 meters final at the Tokyo Olympics, is one of the most anticipated by fans. "I'm looking forward to London, I feel it's going to be special," the British athlete has declared. Both runners, who also star in the Netflix documentary series ‘Sprint’, have been embroiled in a psychological battle filled with cross declarations, adding an extra layer of rivalry to tomorrow's event.

Beyond the 100 metres

The Diamond League, held just six days before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games, will take place at the Olympic Stadium of 2012, now home to Premier League club West Ham United. While the men's 100 metres will undoubtedly attract the most attention, the event will also feature other competitions worth noting.

In the women's 400 metres hurdles, Femke Bol will look to set a new record after breaking her own European record with a 50.95-second victory in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Bol has become the second woman to break the 51-second barrier after American Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who will also be present and remains a serious threat following her gold medals in Tokyo 2020 and at the most recent World Championships in Eugene, USA.

Another must-watch event will be the women's 800 metres, with British athlete Keely Hodgkinson taking centre stage with her season-best time of 1:55.78. Competing against her will be compatriots Jemma Reekie, Laura Muir, and Georgia Bell, as well as 2019 world champion Halimah Nakaayi from Uganda. This competition promises a high level of contention, with up to nine runners this season having managed to break the two-minute mark.

The men's shot put will feature one of the most closely contested and exciting events in recent years, with an exceptional trio comprising world record holder Ryan Crouser, who is already eyeing his third Olympic gold, Joe Kovacs, and Leonardo Fabbri, the new European champion. The rivalry is set to be an exhilarating prelude to the much-anticipated Paris Olympic Games.