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