Noah Lyles wins third US 100m title in world‑leading 9.79 seconds

Noah Lyles captured his third U.S. 100‑metre title at the USATF Outdoor Championships in New York’s Icahn Stadium, clocking a world‑leading 9.79 seconds – a time that matches his personal best set when he won Olympic gold in Paris 2024. He overcame a slow start to surge in the final 30 metres, beating veteran Ronnie Baker (9.88) and Kenny Bednarek (9.88), while former world champion Christian Coleman finished fourth in 9.93. Lyles said, “Just because it is an off year doesn’t mean I plan to run slow.”

In the women’s 100 metres, Sha’Carri Richardson secured her third national crown with a 10.77‑second run, ahead of Kayla White (10.90) and Tamari Davis (11.00). Richardson, the 2023 world champion and 2024 Olympic silver medallist, noted, “It just feels phenomenal to be back in a better place, healthy mentally, physically and emotionally.” The championships served as a qualifying meet in a year without World Championships or Olympic Games, drawing the United States’ top sprinters despite a quieter season.