“He [ Usain Bolt] was the fastest man ever to do it and soon, it’ll be me.” – claimed none other than Noah Lyles, a six-time world champion sprinter who touched Usain Bolt’s record of making treble in the World Athletics Championships. But how close has he reached to the records of someone who is often regarded as the best ever?
Well, Noah Lyles has been showing spark on the tracks this season while trying out multiple events. In 200m he claimed several podium finishes and in the relay events, the 26-year-old has remained a standout. However, the timings have remained far from being Bolt-esque. But in his sole 100m event this year, Noah has crossed paths with the Jamaican legend. Still, the track and field fans are not seeing much hope for him in the upcoming Olympic trials.
Recently, the NBC Sports Director of Social Media, Travis Miller, has updated that Noah Lyles is all set to contest in both 100m and 200m events in the upcoming Olympic trials in Oregon. In the meantime, compatriot Trayvon Bromell’s absence from the trial should have increased Noah’s chances of being the fan-favorite in the upcoming trials.
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His 100m timing of 9.85s at the Racers Grand Prix earlier this month bettered Usain Bolt’s 9.88 seconds from the 2016 Racers Grand Prix. This should also have added further hope. But in contrast, fans are not investing much hope in his chances of victory. One such fan has claimed that Fred Kerley might come first in the 100m event in the upcoming Olympic trials.
The comment remains as, “•FRED KERLEY will get the 100m ..
- NOAH LYLES will take home the 200m ..”