The World Athletics Championships in Budapest reached fever pitch on its second day on Sunday (20), with a lineup of events that had the audience on the edge of their seats. Fans were treated to the raw power and speed of the men’s 100m, the endurance and tactics of the 10000m, and the immense strength showcased in the hammer throw. On the women’s side, the long jump brought a mix of grace and power, while the heptathlon – a demanding seven-event challenge – showcased a blend of skill, versatility, and sheer determination. It was a day that encapsulated the very essence of world-class athletics, providing memorable moments for all in attendance.
Men’s 100m Final:
Noah Lyles won the 100 metres world gold medal in 9.83 beating Letsile Tebogo, Zharnel Hughes and Obliuque Seville, who finished second, third and fourth respectively with the same time of 9.88 in a very close close finish in which they were separated by just four thousandths of a second.
Lyles equalled the world seasonal lead set by Hughes in New York last June.
Lyles won his third world title after two gold medals in the 200 metres in Doha 2019 and Eugene 2022. The US sprinter will seek his third consecutive 200m world title.
He will be aiming to become the first sprinter to win two titles in the 100 and 200 metres In the same edition of the World Championships since Usain Bolt in Beijing 2015.
Noah Lyles: “I knew what I had to do. I came here for three gold medals, ticked off one. Others are coming. The 100 metres was the hardest one. It is out of the books. I will have fun with the event I love now. My documentary series will come out soon. I talked there about doing the individual double. The reason I really wanted to do it is because nobody else deserves it more than me”.
Tebogo won his first senior world medal after his world under 20 gold medals in the 100m in Nairobi 2021 and Cali 2022.
Hughes has won Great Britain’s first medal at the World Championships in 2003 since Darren Campbell in Paris 2003.
Zharnel Hughes: “I wanted the gold medal, but leaving with a medal around my neck I am grateful for it. I am a bronze medallist. The chat and noise is part of the game. You have to have a strong mindset and trust in the work you have put in leading up to this point and it finally worked for me. I am grateful fort this but it inspires me to go back and see what else I can achieve”.
Christian Coleman finished fifth in 9.92 ahead of Abdul Hakim Sani Brown from Japan…
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