Tag: Athletics

Noah Lyles delivered a statement performance at the US Athletics Championships by winning the men’s 100m in a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds. The 29-year-old matched his personal best, which he set while winning Olympic gold in Paris in 2024. The race took place at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Lyles’ winning time surpassed…

Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi stunned reigning world champion Oblique Seville to claim a memorable 100m victory in Oregon. Kanyinsola Ajayi produced the biggest win of his career after clocking 9.84 seconds to win the men’s 100m at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The 21-year-old overtook Jamaica’s Oblique Seville midway through the race before pulling…