Eugene
World champion Noah Lyles clinched his spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics by triumphing in the 100m at the US Olympic trials. This win marks a significant comeback for Lyles, who previously missed the 100m event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after finishing a disappointing seventh in the trials.
Lyles matched his personal best of 9.83 seconds in a thrilling final, demonstrating his incredible speed and determination. Joining him on the podium were Kenny Bednarek, who secured second place with a time of 9.87 seconds, and Fred Kerley, the Tokyo 2020 silver medalist, who finished third at 9.88 seconds.
The trio will represent the United States in the eagerly awaited 100m event in Paris, each aiming for Olympic glory. The trials also featured standout performances from other athletes. Christian Coleman, the 2019 world champion, narrowly missed qualifying by finishing fourth in the 100m final.
In the pole vault, Sam Kendricks set a meet record by clearing 5.92 meters, ensuring his place on the Olympic team. Additionally, 16-year-old prodigy Quincy Wilson wowed spectators in the 400m, running 44.59 seconds to break his own under-18 world record and win his semi-final.
