Noah Lyles is the fastest man on the planet
On August 4, another day of athletics competitions took place at the Paris Olympics. The main event of the evening was the men's 100-meter final.
The gold medal was won by American sprinter Noah Lyles, who edged out one of the main favorites, Kishane Thompson, by just 0.005 seconds. The winner was determined by a photo finish. The bronze medal went to another American, Fred Kerley.
For the 27-year-old Lyles, this gold medal is his first at the Olympic Games. In Tokyo, he won bronze in the 200-meter race. It is worth noting that the athlete won gold medals at the World Championships in Budapest. Thus, for the second year in a row, Lyles confirms his title as the fastest man on the planet.
Olympic Games 2024. Paris, France. Athletics. 100 meters. Men
- Noah Lyles (USA) – 9.79
- Kishane Thompson (Jamaica) – 9.79
- Fred Kerley (USA) – 9.81
Alex Olise
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