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Gatlin has explained how Kishane Thompson's dominant 9.77 display at the Jamaican Olympic trials will ignite Noah Lyles.
Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has revealed how Kishane Thompson’s rapid ascent in the track and field world will serve as a major motivator for Noah Lyles as the Olympic Games approach.
Both the United States and Jamaica showcased incredible performances during their respective Olympic Trials, setting the stage for a thrilling competition in Paris.
Noah Lyles dominated the 100-meter sprint at the US Olympic Trials, clocking a personal best of 9.83 seconds. Meanwhile, Kishane Thompson stunned spectators at the Jamaican Olympic Trials by securing the world lead with a blistering 9.77 seconds.
Lyles, primarily known for his prowess in the 200m, has been diligently working to establish himself as a top contender in the 100m as well.
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13:35 - 05.07.2024
Noah Lyles explains what is forcing him into social media break
American sprint king Noah Lyles is one of the most active and vocal athletes on social media but he will be taking a break over a number of reasons.
He previously won two 200m individual global titles in 2019 and 2022 and claimed his first individual 100m title with a personal best of 9.83 seconds at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Justin Gatlin, who knows firsthand the challenges of proving oneself on the world stage, believes that Thompson’s performance will push Lyles to new heights.
"This is going to take Noah everything in his body to go out there and PR big. Kishane is in 9.7 shape, and if he maintains that up until Paris, Noah is going to have to up his game," Gatlin said on his Ready Set Go podcast.
Gatlin emphasized the level of competition Lyles will face, suggesting that anything less than a 9.7-second performance won’t be enough to secure Olympic gold. "9.82 is not going to cut it. 9.80 is not going to cut it.
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20:30 - 04.07.2024
Kishane Thomspon opens up on adversities he had to overcome before stunning at Jamaican Olympic trials
Kishane Thompson has revealed on the struggles he had to overcome before taking the World by suprise in the 100m of the Jamaican Olympic trials
“ You are going to have to hit 9.7 to show you are here and show you will not lay down for anybody to win this Olympic gold in the 100."
While Lyles excels in the 200m, Gatlin noted that the 100m presents a unique challenge for the 26-year-old sprinter. "The 200 is easier for him, but the 100 is his biggest mountain to climb for sure."
Lyles himself acknowledged the impressive performances of Thompson and Oblique Seville at the Championships. "Shout out to them boys running out there in Jamaica! Y'all are really helping to make this a great Olympic championship," he stated.
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19:28 - 04.07.2024
'Winningest couple' - Noah Lyles and girlfriend Junelle Bromfield in high hopes of winning all races at Paris 2024 Olympics
With their qualification for Paris 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles and his Jamaican girlfriend Junelle Bromfield have one goal in mind of winning it all.
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