2024 Track & Field, Men’s 100m
Noah Lyles
Entering the men’s 100m in Paris, Noah Lyles’ main competition for gold appeared to be Kishane Thompson from Jamaica. The showdown didn’t disappoint, with Thompson getting off to a great start in the race, but Lyles finishing strong to take home the gold. In the race’s immediate aftermath, it wasn’t clear who won, so officials had to consult the high-speed camera shots. Lyles just barely edged out Thompson, with fellow American Fred Kerley finishing in third. An overjoyed Lyles ripped off his name tag, thrusting it up in the air as he ran victoriously around the track before finding his family and sharing an emotional moment with them.
HPS Magazine 