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As the Adidas Atlanta City Games approach later this month, athletes have their sights set on the Paris Olympics, and Noah Lyles stands out among them. The American sprint sensation is preparing to defend his title in the 150m event, which he ran in 14.56 seconds last year, making it the third fastest 150m time in the world. However, Lyles is aiming to outdo Usain Bolt’s record of 14.35 seconds. With anticipation building for this high-stakes race, it’s noteworthy that Lyles will face competition from his own family, as his brother Joseph Lyles is set to compete alongside him. Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield will also participate in the event

Adding to the excitement is Tara Davis Woodhall, who clinched the silver medal in the long jump at the 2023 World Athletic Championships with a record-setting jump of 6.31m. She will join the event to showcase her talent in the women’s long jump. With such star-studded line-ups and thrilling competitions on the horizon, fans eagerly await details on how and where to watch the action unfold.

When and where are the Adidas Atlanta Games 2024?

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The Adidas Atlanta City Games will take place in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on May 18.

How to watch the showdown of the great athletes?

The games begin at 4:45 pm ET. It will be streaming on both Adidas and Noah Lyles’s YouTube channel.

Here is the full schedule:

Time (PM, ET)Event
4:45Webcast Live
5:00Women’s 100m Heat 1
5:05Women’s 100m Heat 2
5:15Men’s 100m Heat 1
5:20Men’s 100m Heat 2
5:30Women’s Pole Vault
5:30Men’s 110mH Heat 1
5:35Men’s 110mH Heat 2
5:45Women’s 100mH Heat 1
5:50Women’s 100mH
6:00Women’s 200m
6:10HS Girls 100m
6:20Women’s 150m
6:25Women’s Long Jump
6:30Men’s 200m
6:40HS Boys 100m
6:50Women’s 100m Final
7:00Men’s 100m Final
7:10Men’s 110m Hurdles Final
7:20Women’s 100mH Final
7:30

Athletes performing in the women’s 100-meter race:

Athlete
Anavia Battle
Kennedy Blackmon
Mikiah Brisco
Tamara Clark
Tamari Davis
Aleia Hobbs
Gina Lückenkemper
Ashanti Moore
Cambrea Sturgis

Men’s 110M hurdles

Athlete
Rasheem Brown
Michael Dickson
Robert Dunning
Grant Holloway
Myles Hunter
Louis Rollins

100 Women’s hurdle

Athlete
Mariam Abdul-Rashid
Tobi Amusan
Anna Hall
Kendra Harrison
Sharika Nelvis
Ackera Nugent
Kaylah Robinson
Demisha Roswell
Cindy Sember
Yanique Thompson

Women’s 150m

Athlete
Tamari Davis
Talitha Diggs
Candace Hill
Darryl Neita
Favour Ofili

Women’s long jump

Athlete
Ese Brume
Quanesha Burks
Tara Davis-Woodhall
Anna Hall
Chanice Porter

Men’s 150 meter

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Athlete
Zharnel Hughes
Noah Lyles
Josephus Lyles
Alexander Ogando
Tyquendo Tracey

What’s more interesting?

Aleia Hobbs, a mother and an accomplished sprinter with three medals, who won an Olympic silver medal is set to face off against Mikiah Janee Brisco renowned for her speed in the 100m and 200m races. The competition between these two athletes is bound to captivate fans and keep them eagerly watching.

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Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds, is gearing up to face Kendra Harrison, who is the fastest hurdler ever with a personal best of 12.20 seconds. Also, Grant Holloway, a three-time world champion in the 110m hurdles, with a personal best of 12.81 seconds, will be part of the event.

Meanwhile, Darryl Neita, fresh off a victory over Sha’Carri Richardson, will also be competing. American long jump sensation Tara Woodhall who has already left her mark on the sport with a record-setting performance will also be part of the event. While Noah’s girlfriend Bromfield is said to be participating in the event, the specific race she’ll compete in hasn’t been confirmed yet. With such stellar athletes set to take the stage, fans can expect a spectacle of speed, skill, and determination that promises to captivate audiences worldwide.