World-class athletes Armand Duplantis and Karsten Warholm are set to face off in an unprecedented 100m race in Zurich. This exhibition match, born out of friendly banter, has sparked immense excitement among fans, eager to see these two legends compete in a new challenge.
American sprinter Noah Lyles edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by a mere five thousandths of a second to claim gold in a dramatic men’s 100m final at the Paris Olympics. The photo finish revealed a close call, with Thompson initially appearing to lead. However, the official timing is based on the torso crossing the finish line, giving Lyles the victory.
American sprinter Noah Lyles edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by a mere five thousandths of a second to win the Olympic men’s 100m final. Fred Kerley of the United States took bronze, marking the first American victory in the event since 2004.
Noah Lyles of the USA edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by a mere five-thousandth of a second to win the men’s 100m final at the Paris Olympics 2024, setting a new personal best of 9.79 seconds. Fred Kerley of the USA took bronze.
Three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a legend in the world of sprinting, has withdrawn from the women’s 100m semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, just minutes before the race. The Jamaican sprinter, known for her remarkable consistency and achievements, was expected to compete in the second heat but was listed as a ‘did not start’ on official race records.
Noah Lyles, the reigning world champion in both the 100m and 200m, finished second in his opening heat at the Olympics, but still advanced to the semifinals. Lyles had a sluggish start, but managed to finish in 10.04 seconds, behind Louie Hinchliffe, who was coached by Carl Lewis. Lyles will now compete in the semifinals on Sunday, with the gold medal race taking place later that evening.
Sharon Firisua, a marathon runner and two-time Olympian, has been nominated to compete in the women’s 100m Olympic heats, sparking outrage from the country’s 100m and 200m champion, Jovita Arunia, who feels she was unfairly overlooked.
American sprinter Noah Lyles secured a personal best time of 9.81 seconds to win the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in London. This victory, achieved in a race held just before the Paris Olympics, solidified Lyles’ position as a strong contender for the Games.
Gurindervir Singh, the fastest man on Indian tracks, showcased a stunning comeback at the 63rd Inter-State Athletics Championships, winning the 100m with a time of 10.32 seconds. He battled back from a debilitating injury that sidelined him for almost two years, proving his doubters wrong and setting his sights on achieving even greater heights.
Double Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson secured smooth victories in their respective heats at the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials, setting the stage for a potential showdown in the finals. Meanwhile, surprise world champion Antonio Watson withdrew from the 400m competition due to injury.
