Noah Lyles posts world-leading time to win 100m title at nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Noah Lyles secured the men's 100m title at the USA Track and Field Championships on July 24, running a world-leading 9.79 seconds. His performance outpaced Ronnie Baker, who finished in second with a time of 9.88 seconds, and Kenny Bednarek, who took third, also clocking in at 9.88 seconds. This win adds to Lyles' ongoing rivalry with Bednarek, the reigning Olympic champion in the 100m. Lyles' time ties his personal best, showcasing his strong form ahead of upcoming competitions in 2026 and 2028. He expressed confidence in his ability to improve further next year during interviews following the race.
- •Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds for the 100m
- •Baker and Bednarek finish second and third, respectively
- •Lyles equals his personal best with this performance
- •Rivalry with Bednarek intensifies ahead of future events
- •Next year features key competitions leading to the 2028 Olympics
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Noah Lyles wins US 100m title in 2026 world best 9.79 seconds
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — USA's Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds
- 6:59 AMBBC Sport — USA's Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Noah Lyles sends message to competition after winning national title in 100
"Noah Lyles produced the fastest 100 metres in the world this year as he equalled his personal best to win a third United States title. The 29-year-old clocked 9.
"Noah Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claims an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.
"Noah Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claims an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:33 AMNoah Lyles wins US 100m title in 2026 world best 9.79 seconds
Noah Lyles produced the fastest 100 metres in the world this year as he equalled his personal best to win a third United States title. The 29-year-old clocked 9.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:59 AMUSA's Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds
Noah Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claims an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 6:59 AMUSA's Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds
Noah Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claims an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 12:40 AMNoah Lyles sends message to competition after winning national title in 100
Noah Lyles ran a world-leading 9.79 to win the 100 in what was a competitive field.
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