After 15 Years of Triumph Noah Lyles Steals Usain Bolt’s Long-Standing Record of 100M and 200M Glory at World Athletics Championship

Noah Lyles is having the time of his life at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest. This 26-year-old American runner was filled with confidence when he landed in Hungary. Going by his talent and confidence, he clinched both the 100-meter and 200-meter titles in a span of a few days. This is something that the track and field world has not witnessed in a long time. He clinched the 100-meter title on Sunday, while he became the 200-meter champion on the following Saturday.

With this accomplishment, Lyles has made it to a special elite list of legends, which might be a dream for any track and field athlete. He has joined another legend of the track and field realm, Usain Bolt, who has conquered everything that was there for a runner to achieve. Lyles broke into the headlines once again after his perfect finish in the 200 meters, and he has shattered many records with his Budapest achievements.

Noah Lyles joins Usain Bolt’s elite list

With his world championship wins in 100 and 200 meters, Lyles became only the seventh man on the planet to do so. He has joined fellow American Maurice Greene, who did it in 1999. Justin Gatlin won both titles in 2005, and another legend, Tyson Gay, also has this achievement under his belt, which came in 2007. Then comes the man who made these races look so easy: Usain Bolt. Lightening Bolt is the only man on Earth to win 100- and 200-meter World Championship titles three times in his career. He did it in 2009, 2013, and 2015. The news was shared by Travis Miller on his X (Twitter) handle.

Lyles must be really happy to have his name etched in history forever. His dominance at the Worlds will be remembered for a long time. With these wins, he has also sent a statement that he is here and is here to stay. Lyles has been the only one in the past few months who has been a noticeable threat to Bolt’s records, and he was also able to break a few of them. This American sensation is also considered the answer to the next big thing in the track and field world, and his recent world championship achievements are a testament to his talent.

His picture-perfect finishes in Budapest

In the 100-meter heat, he did have the best start to the race, but he kept his nerves and clocked an under-10-second finish. He crossed the finish line in 9.83 seconds and went past some of the best track and field athletes out there, like Letsile Tebogo and Zharnel Hughes. Not to mention, this was his maiden 100-meter world championship heat, and he did not disappoint his country. In 200 meters, he finished the race in 19.52 seconds while surging ahead of the likes of Erriyon Knighton and Andre De Grasse. He promised his country on his Instagram post that he was going to win both titles in Budapest, and he kept his word and will be going back as the fourth American to claim both individual world tiles.

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Noah Lyles has left an indelible mark at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, achieving a rare double win in the 100 and 200 meters. Joining elite company alongside Usain Bolt, his dominant performances showcase his potential to reshape track and field history. Lyles’ determination and success have solidified his position as a rising star in the sport.

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