Summary
Noah Lyles aims to defend his world 100m title at the World Championships in Tokyo. Despite a strong start to the season, Lyles faces tough competition from Jamaican sprinters Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville. The event will also feature strong contenders, including American Kenny Bednarek and Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes.
Key Facts
- Noah Lyles is competing to retain his world 100m title in Tokyo.
- Lyles won three gold medals at the World Championships in Budapest in 2023 and the Olympic 100m title in 2024.
- Lyles had an injury-disrupted start to the season and his best time is the 14th fastest this year.
- Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson is currently the fastest man in the world with a time of 9.75 seconds.
- Thompson and Oblique Seville pose significant competition for Lyles.
- Kenny Bednarek is the second-fastest sprinter this year with a time of 9.79 seconds.
- Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes, along with Jeremiah Azu and Romell Glave, are also aiming for medals.
- The men's and women's 100m finals are scheduled to occur minutes apart on Sunday night.
