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Michael Johnson has shared his views concerning the comments made by track rivals Noah Lyles and Christian Coleman ahead of the World Indoor Championships.
Both Noah Lyles and Christian Coleman will head to the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland with the hope of taking the top prize but it is only one athlete who will emerge champion.
American legend Michael Johnson is among the athletics enthusiasts who can’t wait for the showdown between the two athletes who have always declared their track rivalry.
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ATHLETICS Being ‘too humble’ is hurting athletes, claims legendary US athlete Michael Johnson
American athletics legend Michael Johnson feels athletes need to be a little arrogant as being too humble is not good for the sport.
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NBC Olympics posted on their X (formerly Twitter) handle saying that Lyles and Coleman will go to the global indoor championship with the hope of dominating.
Johnson commented on their post, saying: “That’s the #2 goal. They both have the same #1 goal. Become World champion in Glasgow. But only one can be the World Champ. Rematch!”
Meanwhile, Lyles beat the 60m world record holder Coleman during the US Indoor Championships that concluded on Saturday.
The triple World champion clocked a world lead and personal best of 6.43 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and cut the tape ahead of Coleman who finished second, 0.01 seconds later.
Ronnie Baker, the third-fastest American ever with a PB of 6.40, was third with a season's best of 6.51. Lyles opened his season at the Grand Prix Boston two weeks ago, clocking his previous PB of 6.44 to win the race.
Meanwhile, Coleman, shot to a 6.51 in his season-opener at the Millrose Games in New York earlier this month and he was the only man who could stop Lyles at the indoor championship but he faded to second.
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After his dominant exploits at the US Indoor Championships, Noah Lyles will not only debut at the World Indoor Championships but he will also bag some money from his exploits.
The 60m race at the World Indoor Championships will surely promise to be a thrilling showpiece with the two American rivals on the line.
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